Employment

Fox Williams advises both City employers and senior executives across all manner of employment law with a notable reputation for its work on severance negotiations and employment disputes. It has a strong history of representing individuals in cases of discrimination and whistle-blowing. The firm draws its clients from a range of sectors including financial services and insurance, where it demonstrates expertise in regulatory matters. It also advises public sector clients on TUPE matters. In addition, the team is also trusted by employers to carry out sensitive internal investigations.

"Fox Williams provide very strong, thoughtful and commercially relevant advice. They are consistently responsive and always make themselves available."

"I work with Fox Williams on a wide range of issues and feel consistently well supported. They are my go-to firm."

"Fox Williams are always looking at the commercial requirements and explain the risk profile of a transaction well. Their attention to detail and focus on understanding the commercial outcome required is very good."

Fox Williams successfully defended Savannah Energy in the Employment Tribunal, including separate whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. Both claims were struck out.

Fox Williams represented Zhoufang Wei, a senior banker, in her claims of sex and race discrimination against Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in an eight-day Employment Tribunal hearing.

Head of the employment team at Fox Williams, Joanna Chatterton regularly advises employers from the financial and professional services sectors on the full range of advisory and contentious employment work, including sensitive investigations. She is also adept at assisting senior executives with restrictive covenants, claims of discrimination and sexual harassment. "Jo is quite simply outstanding; she has an understated but highly effective style and is a pleasure to work with." "I find Jo to be a talented employment lawyer who has strong expertise and good practical judgement on challenging issues." "Jo offers terrific advice. She is very responsive and prompt. Her advice is practical in recognising our business needs, while being very engaging." "Joanna has very good interpersonal skills. She clearly demonstrated high levels of technical skill and was empathetic to me at a time of great distress. She is just amazing!" "Jo is clear in her advice and won't sit on the fence but will help walk us through possibilities, risks and opportunities. She discusses a problem with you, which provides assurances that she has understood the issue."

Aron Pope is a Fox Williams partner experienced in advising senior executives in the financial services and professional services sectors. He regularly assists clients with whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. "Aron has everything you look for in a good employment lawyer. He is strong on the law, a good communicator and commercial in his approach. His advice is rooted in experience." "What I like most about Aron is his practicality. He doesn't drown you in jargon but listens and is able to immediately guide you through what you should do and how it could pan out." "He is incredibly sensible, kind, level, fair and always focused on the optimum solution and the best way to get there." "Aron has proved himself to be a trusted adviser demonstrating strong insight and commercial awareness."

David Murphy is a partner in the employment team at Fox Williams who is valued for his expertise in advisory and litigation matters. He is acknowledged for his understanding of TUPE, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. "David is consistent, has strong experience and is a trusted and valued partner." "We trust and respect David immensely. He brings deep expertise in his area and is not afraid to challenge or guide our thinking where necessary." "David is professional, practical and able to distil the legalities in a way that non-lawyers can understand. He manages extremely well the balance between legal risks and the commercial position."

Daisy Jones is a newly promoted partner in the employment team at Fox Williams. She advises employers across a range of both non-contentious and contentious issues. Jones is particularly adept at representing clients in the financial services sector, including in connection with the SMCR. "We receive an excellent level of service, advice and support from Daisy." "Daisy's technical expertise and calm assessment of key factors are integral to the advice she provides." "She is excellent to work with and a great communicator with a very supportive style, which means she works effectively with all levels of our business."

Thomas Pennington-Hare is a legal director in Fox Williams' employment team. He is recognised for his advice to senior employees on contract and exit negations, as well as on tribunal claims. "Tom is an extremely competent solicitor and a pleasure to work with." "He is a future leader in this space." "Tom is first class, especially in respect of complex, delicate or sensitive matters."