About

Provided by Dechert LLP

Employers from a wide variety of sectors rely on us for assistance with all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law. Working closely with our clients’ in-house legal and human resources teams, our lawyers:

  • Represent clients in relation to all forms of employment litigation before the Employment Tribunals and the High Court.
  • Advise on drafting and enforcing confidentiality and restrictive covenant obligations.
  • Advise on new legislation and case law.
  • Assist in handling disciplinary and grievance investigations and in negotiating severance arrangements.
  • Devise and draft comprehensive, up–to-date employment contracts and human resources policies.
  • Advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
  • Assist in managing redundancy exercises, restructurings and TUPE transfers.
  • Advise on remuneration and incentive arrangements.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dechert has a broad employment practice that is known for its expert knowledge of issues affecting employers in the financial services sector. The firm is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters and noted for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. It is also capable of advising companies on contract negotiations with employees as well as assisting them with senior exits.

Work Highlights

  • Dechert represented Barings in a high-profile, cross-border team move dispute, in which more than 20 senior staff members resigned at once.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Wynn-Evans
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Charles Wynn-Evans
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Eminent Practitioners

Charles Wynn-Evans receives widespread praise for his long-standing and sophisticated practice, regularly advising major employers on the full range of employment matters. He is also sought after for his deep knowledge of handling complex employment law issues on behalf of senior executives. Since January 2022, Charles has undertaken the role of international general counsel at Dechert.

He is very knowledgeable and has a fountain of knowledge when it comes to employer side matters.

Jason Butwick
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Jason Butwick
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Band 1
Jason Butwick is a partner at Dechert who is recognised for his work acting for financial sector employers. He regularly advises investment management firms and financial institutions on all manner of employment issues, and has notable experience in employment tribunal and High Court disputes.

He is very knowledgeable in employment law.

Jason Butwick's combination of legal expertise and commercial nous, combined with an understanding of the human element in every employment matter, is unmatched.

Jason's work has always been very strong.

He is an amazing employment lawyer.

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Charles Wynn-Evans
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Charles Wynn-Evans
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Eminent Practitioners
Jason Butwick
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Jason Butwick
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