Employment - UK
What the team is known for
Farrer & Co provides expert advice to employers from the financial, education and sports sectors. The firm is also renowned for its work for senior executives, notably advising on severance negotiations and restrictive covenant-related matters. It regularly advises both sets of clients on discrimination, whistle-blowing and dismissal-related claims. The team has a particularly strong practice for assisting organisations with the implementation of appropriate safeguarding policies. The firm's expertise extends to the employment implications of sensitive employment disputes and shareholder activism.
Strengths
"Farrer & Co have a deep bench with the capacity to maintain quality and prompt response times."
"The team has an exceptional ability to anticipate contractual and commercial challenges and to set up processes so they are dealt with effectively. They have deep subject matter expertise."
"Partners at the firm have considerable experience, and the team's junior colleagues are also engaged to provide thoughtful, sound and trusted advice."
Work highlights
Farrer & Co continued to act for the British Airline Pilots' Association on all manner of employment matters. This included acting in the worker status case of Jason Lutz.
Farrer & Co advised a senior manager at an international bank on her position regarding a compliance-related grievance and whistle-blowing concerns.
Notable practitioners
Rachel Lewis advises employers from a wide range of areas including the cultural, professional services and financial sectors. She is experienced in discrimination claims and reorganisations. "Rachel is a very experienced and knowledgeable practitioner. She combines pragmatism with excellent interpersonal skills." "If you have an employment issue, you want Rachel on your side." "Rachel is a strong adviser with good insights."
David Hunt is a partner at Farrer & Co who handles whistle-blowing, disciplinary and grievance matters for employers from a range of industries. He has a particular emphasis on the financial services and sports sectors. Hunt also has additional expertise in handling High Court litigation matters. "David is a safe pair of hands who fights hard for his clients in a pragmatic way."
