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Littler

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Littler is an expert in advising on all employment law issues from complex change projects, M&A support, litigation (High Court and Employment Tribunal) and senior dismissals, to everyday employee relations issues.

Specialising in complex, multi-jurisdictional issues, our client base spans financial services, technology, healthcare, professional services, and luxury goods.

Work highlights

  • Advised on a $5.8 billion dollar transaction in relation to the UK employment aspects of our client's acquisition.
  • Advised our client on the transfer of 50+ employees to a new shared services entity.
  • We acted for a venture capital backed tech business on its recent global rationalisation project, coordinating the exercise across 15+ countries.
  • Advised a technology client on the UK and Irish HR aspects of its $3.5 billion dollar merger.

Clients (10)

  • Morgan Sindall Group plc
  • Clearbank
  • Commerzbank AG
  • E A Gibson Shipbrokers Limited
  • Omnipresent
  • Uber
  • Cytel
  • Overbury
  • Epiq Systems
  • Mimecast

Industries (7)

  • Financial services
  • Professional services
  • IT/Technology
  • Luxury goods
  • Transport and shipping
  • Healthcare and pharmaceutical
  • US Law Firms

Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Littler is a highly experienced boutique employment law firm offering expert advice to large financial services clients and other high-profile organisations. The firm has a deep bench of practitioners and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has marked success in complex litigation and is also adept at handling bonus disputes and team moves. The firm is able to assist clients with a range of cross-border and international matters, drawing upon the global expertise of the Littler network.

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Work Highlights

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  • Littler represented Commerzbank AG in a high-value, long-running series of Employment Tribunal claims.

Strengths

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  • They are very personable and practical. They take their knowledge of the law and help us come up with practical solutions for our business.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • The team stands out for its deep expertise in sensitive and high-risk employment matters, paired with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • Their responsiveness and adaptability to circumstances is excellent.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • What really sets this law firm apart is their reach across different jurisdictions and the global nature of their advice. They have a remarkable grasp of local laws and international legal dynamics

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Quain
    Paul Quain

    Paul Quain

    Paul Quain is the senior partner of Littler. He draws widespread acclaim for his sophisticated practice advising employers on a broad array of disputes. Quain routinely advises clients on whistle-blowing, discrimination and harassment claims.

    • Paul Quain is an all-round excellent lawyer who is fully committed to client needs and highly-experienced. His advice is tremendously valued.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Paul is a brilliant lawyer who is market leading.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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  • Philip Cameron
    Philip Cameron

    Philip Cameron

    Philip Cameron has broad experience in employment law and is recognised for his work on industrial relations issues. He is particularly well regarded for his authoritative advice on matters relating to trade union recognition.

    • Philip is a valued partner.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Philip is an all-round excellent lawyer who is fully committed to client needs, highly-experienced and whose advice is tremendously valued.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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  • Raoul Parekh
    Raoul Parekh

    Raoul Parekh

    Raoul Parekh co-leads the international practice at GQ|Littler. He stands out for his ability to advise clients on all manner of workplace issues including internal investigations and team moves. Parekh's client base is varied and includes employers operating in the financial services and technology sectors.

    • Raoul is an extremely talented attorney that quickly dissects complex issues and provides pragmatic and accurate legal guidance.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Raoul is a fantastic lawyer.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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  • Sophie Vanhegan
    Sophie Vanhegan

    Sophie Vanhegan

    Sophie Vanhegan frequently advises employers on matters including TUPE, restrictive covenants and discrimination claims. She is commended for her knowledge of the financial services sector.

    • Sophie is always available and always comes up with commercial and practical solutions.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Sophie is a pleasure to work with. She understands us and our needs as a business very well, and always looks to act as a true partner to us when making decisions.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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  • Caroline Baker
    Caroline Baker

    Caroline Baker

    Co-head of the international practice at GQ|Littler and lead on the firm's French desk, Caroline Baker advises global companies on a range of employment matters. Her practice spans the full gamut of employment law from corporate support to tribunal claims.

    • Her calm, thoughtful approach builds trust quickly and she consistently goes above and beyond to support our business needs.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • She has a rare ability to cut through complexity and provide clear, pragmatic guidance, even on the most sensitive or high risk matters.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Caroline is an exceptional adviser. She is technically strong, commercially astute and highly responsive.

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