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Dechert LLP

Employment

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Dechert LLP

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About

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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 - UK

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • They are particularly aware of our industry and the relevant issues pertaining to it which is invaluable.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • They have always been very knowledgeable, responsive, quick to reply and available.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • They have provided us with clear, concise, timely and commercial advice.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jason Butwick
    Jason Butwick

    Jason Butwick

    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.

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

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • He is very knowledgeable in employment law.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • He is an amazing employment lawyer.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Jason's work has always been very strong.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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