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Eversheds Sutherland

Employment

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Employment - UK

Band 2

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised Heathrow Airport on the full range of L&E challenges that they faced, covering their entire workforce of 7,000 employees. This included advice on all aspects of industrial action ballots, ongoing strike action in May 2024, as well as potential strike contingency measures.

Strengths

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  • The team at Eversheds provide very practical and pragmatic advice, they don't just sit on the fence and list all of the risks. They add a lot of value right from the outset.

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  • Eversheds stand out due to their strong interpersonal skills and the practical and commercial mindset they display.

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  • The team has excellent technical knowledge, industry awareness and practical focus.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Fontes
    Paul Fontes

    Paul Fontes

    Head of the London employment team at Eversheds Sutherland, 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.

    • He is knowledgeable and astute. He offers pragmatic and commercial solutions.

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    • Paul's advice is always pragmatic and effective.

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    • Paul is the most commercial employment law partner I have ever worked with.

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  • Hannah Mahon
    Hannah Mahon

    Hannah Mahon

    Hannah Mahon is a partner in the human resources practice group and is the legal technology partner for employment at Eversheds Sutherland. She is esteemed for her employment tribunal litigation experience. Mahon regularly assists clients with unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.

    • Hannah Mahon is a terrific communicator and incredibly hard-working.

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    • Hannah has consistently provided prompt responses and detailed advice which has been invaluable.

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    • She is an all-round excellent adviser, highly knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced.

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  • Sophie White
    Sophie White

    Sophie White

    Sophie White is a partner in the Eversheds employment team who is known for working with large retail and financial service clients in sophisticated employment matters.

    • Sophie is an extremely trusted adviser and a key partner of our business.

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    • She is extremely responsive and is always able to provide prompt and reasoned advice.

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    • Sophie is very practical and user-friendly.

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