About

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During the year, the firm has been instructed on a number of high profile disputes which are likely to be the result of many employers in the current climate taking a zero tolerance approach to misconduct, under-performance and unprofitable business streams, as well as opportunities arising from the pandemic.  Our employer clients typically seek us out to advise in “bet the business” type work, while individuals are also fighting back with an appetite to utilise all tools at their disposal.

We are often instructed on business protection and team move cases across a variety of sectors and regularly provide the full spectrum of advice. Our experience acting on behalf of all parties means we are uniquely placed to assist clients in these complex matters. 

We support employment litigation in multiple jurisdictions and across a variety of forums, with one particular cross-border case involving the issuing of proceedings in the High Court and Employment Tribunal for discrimination, as well as claims in other jurisdictions.

We are regularly instructed by employees and employers bringing or defending high value and sensitive discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Over the last year, we have also assisted a number of businesses in dealing with investigation and management of employee disciplinary and performance concerns. Our experience in acting for employers and individuals means we are well-placed to assist clients in these sensitive and potentially reputation-damaging matters.


Chambers Review

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Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Fox & Partners is a boutique employment law firm offering expert advice to senior executives. The firm has noted expertise in restrictive covenants and boardroom disputes. Its capabilities also extend to whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. The firm is regularly instructed by high-profile individuals from financial and professional services firms and has additional experience with High Court proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Field
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Caroline Field
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Band 2
Head of the litigation practice at Fox & Partners, Caroline Field is recognised for her work representing employees in employment disputes before the Employment Tribunal and High Court. Restrictive covenants are a notable area of strength, as are whistle-blowing claims.

Caroline is a highly experienced practitioner in the employment space. She conducts litigation robustly but professionally.

I enjoyed working with Caroline. She was organised, responsive and provided good commercial and practical advice.

Caroline is a joy to work with. She is at the top of her field, both in terms of her legal knowledge and strategically. She was also brilliant with the client: clear, honest and hugely supportive.

Catriona Watt
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Catriona Watt
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Band 2
Catriona Watt is noted for her astute advice to senior executives. She regularly advises clients on cases involving discrimination, whistle-blowing and restrictive covenants.

Catriona is an excellent lawyer and I felt in good hands throughout my engagement with her.

She is tactically excellent, extremely empathetic to clients, while at the same time realistic.

Catriona Watt is outstanding in all areas.

Ivor Adair
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Ivor Adair
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Band 3
Ivor Adair is a partner at Fox & Partners and an experienced litigator who is comfortable before the Employment Tribunal and the High Court. He regularly assists clients with restrictive covenants, exit negotiations and bonus disputes.

He was very methodical in his approach and solution-oriented.

Ivor provided a very comprehensive and professional service and level of support. I was impressed with the diligence and quality of his work.

Ivor was extremely thorough and thoughtful.

Shoshana Bacall
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Shoshana Bacall
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Up and Coming

Shoshana Bacall is a legal director with experience representing c-suite executives among high-profile individuals in various contentious matters.

Shoshana is smart and savvy. She understands how to move a matter forward in a thoughtful manner.

Shoshana is empathetic, thorough and I benefited from her approach throughout.

Shoshana provided great guidance and understanding, while looking at outcome and solutions all the time.

She brings a fantastic energy, great drive and tenacity, fully aware of legal boundaries, while keeping a very honest relationship.

Shiv Raja
Shiv Raja
Associates to watch
Shiv Raja is a senior associate at Fox & Partners who has notable experience negotiating exit agreements and other non-contentious matters. His practice also sees him handle employment disputes.

He was always available and aware.

Shiv was always impressively rapid in his responses and displayed a mastery of a multifaceted case.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Employment: Employer: High Court Litigation

Caroline Field
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Caroline Field
2
Band 2
Employment: Senior Executive

Caroline Field
2
Caroline Field
2
Band 2
Catriona Watt
2
Catriona Watt
2
Band 2
Ivor Adair
3
Ivor Adair
3
Band 3
Shoshana Bacall
U
Shoshana Bacall
U
Up and Coming
Shiv Raja
Shiv Raja
Associates to watch

Members

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Caroline Field

Caroline Field

Head of Department

Claire Plumb

Dean Fuller

Jackie Thomas

Joanna Whymark

Maree Cassaidy

Shoshana Bacall

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