Employment

Eversheds Sutherland is experienced in advising a range of market-leading local, national and international clients. The firm is able to draw on the international expertise of practitioners, enabling comprehensive coverage of cross-border issues that may arise. It is particularly known for its employer-side work, and has significant experience handling litigation and also TUPE transfers. It represents a particularly good choice of firm for clients in the education, transport and life sciences sectors.

"They are excellent at matching the right experience and talent to the correct level of project and delivering not only advice, but advice that is practical."

"They provide sound legal advice broken down to remove jargon and with the context of our business in mind."

"The knowledge and experience within the employment team means that they are very comfortable dealing with the most complex of matters."

Eversheds Sutherland advised Wolverine Worldwide on post-transaction matters and restructuring programmes.

Anthony Rees is well respected in the market for his employment practice. He handles a range of matters including executive terminations, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. "He's brilliant. He knows everything and what is the best for his clients."

Tom Bray is regularly called upon to assist employers with the employment aspects of corporate transactions, alongside other employment matters such as TUPE claims and HR training. "He is incredibly pragmatic and practical. He doesn't just tell you the law but helps navigate the law in order to find practical solutions." "Tom is so responsive. It doesn't matter what time of day or night we ring, he will respond."

Thomas Player handles employment work for a number of high-profile employers including multinational companies. He has significant expertise in issues such as international labour matters and cross-border restructurings. "He is a go-to industrial relations expert." "He is an excellent communicator, very loyal and practical."

Jennifer Pinder advises on a wide range of employment matters for clients spanning from charities to pharmaceutical companies. Her practice includes senior executive exits, corporate restructuring exercises and redundancies, among other matters. Jennifer Pinder advises on a wide range of employment matters for clients spanning from charities to companies. Her practice includes senior executive exits, corporate restructuring exercises and redundancies, among other matters. "Jennifer is always quick to respond and understand our business. She provides us with pragmatic legal advice and solutions to support our end goals." "Jennifer is a superb lawyer who always provides sound counsel and guidance."