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UK Guide 2023
London (Firms) Employment
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Band 3

4 Ranked Lawyers

Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Eversheds Sutherland is regularly instructed by financial institutions to advise on employment disputes, as well as to provide day-to-day counsel. The firm also offers highly regarded advice on industrial relations issues. It demonstrates additional strength in matters that span multiple jurisdictions and regularly advises on the employment aspects of large transactions. The firm's clients include large corporates, financial services groups and media organisations.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised CyrusOne on the European HR aspects of its acquisition by KKR and GIP.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marc P Meryon
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Band 1

Marc Meryon maintains his reputation as a go-to adviser for employers facing strike actions and industrial relations disputes. His expertise includes advising employers in the retail and aviation sectors on disputes with their unionised workforces.

"He is client-friendly and is able to connect and communicate with colleagues at a range of levels. He can advise on our issues in the language of our business and actively looks for the opportunities the issue presents which is highly useful in our commercial decision-making."

"In incredibly challenging times and situations Marc is always a beacon of calm, expertise and reassurance."

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Paul Fontes
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Band 2

Paul Fontes frequently advises employers on sensitive litigation in the Employment Tribunal and High Court. He is also experienced in the SMCR and in conducting investigations.

"Paul is very hard to beat and is incredibly user-friendly."

"Paul Fontes is an excellent employment lawyer. He is practical and has very good instincts."

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Hannah Mahon
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Band 5

Hannah Mahon is esteemed for her employment tribunal litigation experience. She regularly assists clients with unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.

"Hannah has a sensible and empathetic approach."

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Holly Short
Associates to watch

Holly Short has standout experience of advising employers in the financial services industry. Her work includes employment disputes and internal investigations.

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Employment: Employer

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Paul Fontes
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Band 2
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Hannah Mahon
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Band 5
Holly Short
Associates to watch
Employment: Employer: Industrial Relations

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Marc P Meryon
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Band 1