Employment - UK
What the team is known for
Deloitte Legal has a highly skilled team that focuses on advising technology companies on their employment needs. The firm is also known for advising aviation and digital media clients, as well as regulated employers in the financial sector, among others. The firm handles a range of matters including restrictive covenant enforcement, outsourcings and team moves. It has further expertise in relation to employment litigation, with regular work defending employers against equal pay claims, as well as discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.
Strengths
"Deloitte always understand the crux of the problem. I really appreciate their pragmatic advice."
"There is a depth of knowledge in the firm plus the ability to understand complex matters from a legal and business perspective."
"Deloitte has a combination of in-depth technical expertise and commercial awareness, coupled with pragmatism and ability to identify the problem."
Notable practitioners
Kathryn Dooks is a partner at Deloitte Legal who represents a fine choice for clients seeking advice on employment issues arising from TUPE and transactional matters. She has notable expertise in relation to IR35. "Kathryn is a fantastic employment lawyer. She offers an impeccable level of service and sophistication, is very intelligent and has great commercial awareness." "She understands what is important to us and also the various characteristics and requirements we have." "Kathryn is always helpful and is able to advise on matters with speed. She has very good knowledge on IR35 implementation which has proven invaluable."
