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Doyle Clayton

Employment: Senior Executive

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Doyle Clayton

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  • Doyle Clayton is the UK’s largest and most successful independent specialist workplace law firm (as opposed to full service generalists) and for the last 20 years has focussed on providing employment and related advice to both organisations and senior individuals. This gives a unique insight into the broad people and connected issues that HR teams regularly encounter which many law firm employment teams working solely for employers do not have experience of, and also enables us to advise individuals more effectively and strategically than firms which do not frequently work with employers. 

  • The quality of our advisors is unmatched at any sizable UK law firm. All (100%) of our Employment law partners are ranked as experts or recommended by Chambers and The Legal 500.
  • Our lawyers have genuine commercial experience – with many of them having worked in-house at retail, technology, financial services, hospitality, leisure, publishing and consulting businesses. This real world experience gives a unique understanding and appreciation of the operational, political and cultural issues HR and in-house legal teams face which enables us to provide more effective legal assistance and advice. 
  • According to independent research we are the destination for “organisations looking for stellar service but without the price of larger City firms”. This is supported through recent client wins which have provided significant growth.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Doyle Clayton is a specialist firm acting for employers and senior executives on a full range of issues relating to the workplace. The team is adept at advising senior employees on complex litigation, including cases relating to restrictive covenants and injunctions. Its senior employee clientele includes legal professionals and C-suite executives. The firm's employer client base includes organisations operating in the insurance, retail and charities sectors, and it advises these groups on everything from employment litigation and internal investigations to business restructures and TUPE.
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Strengths

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  • They are very pragmatic and mindful of the commercial decisions that need to be taken. All Doyle Clayton advisors are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and always make themselves available.

    Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

  • They are very personable and take on each case with tact, precision and confidence.

    Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

  • They tailor their approach to the specific needs of our business, providing clear, actionable advice.

    Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter De Maria
    Peter De Maria

    Peter De Maria

    Peter De Maria has a broad practice encompassing all aspects of employment work for senior executives, including whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. He is particularly experienced in team moves and restrictive covenants. In addition to his client-facing work, Peter De Maria also serves as Doyle Clayton's senior partner.

    • Peter is a pleasure to work with and has almost unparalleled experience.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

    • I was very impressed with Peter's experience and level of hard work and commitment to the case.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

    • A leading lawyer in the field, Peter is a pleasure to work with and has almost unparalleled experience.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

    • Peter brings a calm and measured approach bolstered by extensive experience.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
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  • Dan Begbie-Clench
    Dan Begbie-Clench

    Dan Begbie-Clench

    Dan Begbie-Clench is adept at advising employers in the financial services sector. He is experienced in handling a variety of employment matters including grievances and senior exits.

    • Dan Begbie-Clench was a great attentive partner and support. I will highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal support in employment matters especially equality act matters.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

    • He cuts through the waffle and gets what we need done. He's great support.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

    • Dan is very pragmatic and always seeks the most sensible and effective solution to our issues.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
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  • Rose Smith
    Rose Smith

    Rose Smith

    Rose Smith is a legal director at Doyle Clayton who is regularly called upon by clients to handle litigation as well as HR issues.

    • Rose is always very detailed and thorough with her support and advice.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK

    • It was a real pleasure working with Rose on a complex and difficult case. She is completely and utterly reliable.

      Employment: Senior Executive respondentUK
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