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didlaw

Employment: Senior Executive

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didlaw

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Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
didlaw houses a number of expert lawyers who are able to assist senior executives and City lawyers in their employment claims. The firm stands out for its in-depth knowledge of discrimination cases, and within this area of specialism it has carved out a particular niche in disability discrimination. It is also able to advise employees on other contentious employment matters, including those involving bullying and harassment.

Work Highlights

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  • didlaw represented Emma Bateman in her high-profile pursuit of claims against the Green Party relating to discrimination for her gender critical beliefs.

Strengths

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  • They are people-first law firm with a strong sense of ethics, complementing its strong expertise.

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  • They provide expert advice, coupled with compassion and understanding.

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  • The partners at didlaw are very knowledgeable in the field.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Karen Jackson
    Band 2Karen Jackson

    Karen Jackson

    Managing director and founder of didlaw Karen Jackson is well versed in a range of employment matters. She particularly excels in cases involving discrimination with a particular specialism in physical and mental disability claims.
    • Karen Jackson is a sophisticated operator yet down to earth and hugely supportive. She is always one step ahead of her opponent and a great strategist.

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    • She is compassionate yet highly knowledgeable in her area of expertise.

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    • Karen was extremely knowledgeable of how the law worked and applied her strategic expertise to try to achieve the best outcome possible.

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    • Karen is a real larger than life figure. She is very smart, brilliant marketer who drives the firm forward and is very good on all her cases. She is a fantastic negotiator.

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    • Karen is a force of nature, incredibly smart and very punchy. She also fights if cases need it, but also is a great negotiator. She's also intellectually powerful.

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  • Band 4Elizabeth McGlone
    Band 4Elizabeth McGlone

    Elizabeth McGlone

    Elizabeth McGlone focuses her practice on advising clients in connection with whistle-blowing and discrimination claims, particularly concerning sexual harassment and disability. More recently, McGlone has represented clients who have been discriminated against because of gender critical beliefs.
    • Elizabeth McGlone is a very passionate lawyer who cares deeply about her clients and their causes. She is very no-nonsense, straightforward and down to earth.

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    • Elizabeth McGlone was able to unpack and use high levels of sophisticated reasoning to the issues at hand.

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    • She is a very good employment lawyer.

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