Employment: Employer
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
About
Provided by GQ|Littler
Principal areas of work
GQ|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.
The firm has expertise in relation to:
- Complex multi-jurisdictional HR projects
- High Court litigation related to any people issues in the workplace including disputes with contractors, restrictive covenants, confidential information, poaching and team moves
- High-value Employment Tribunal litigation including discrimination and whistle-blowing
- Employment law aspects of M&A transactions, outsourcing, insourcing and off-shoring
- Business restructuring and large-scale redundancy programmes
- Executive/senior employee hiring and firing
- Data protection & workplace technology
- Trade union, industrial relations, collective bargaining and Works Council issues
- Employee incentives and share schemes
- Business Immigration
- Employment law training
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.
Chambers Review
GQ|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.
Work Highlights
- GQ|Littler represented Commerzbank in a series of claims at the Employment Tribunal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's advice always includes commercial as well as risk-based perspective on deciding how to approach employment litigation."
"They are an incredibly resourceful team with deep knowledge and expertise in employment law."
"They are responsive and capable of providing quick and comprehensive advice"
"The team's advice always includes commercial as well as risk-based perspective on deciding how to approach employment litigation."
"They are an incredibly resourceful team with deep knowledge and expertise in employment law."
"They are responsive and capable of providing quick and comprehensive advice"
Notable Practitioners
Paul Quain is the senior partner of GQ|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 is an acknowledged expert in the field and his advice is always respected."
"Paul provided invaluable advice, is very responsive and has a calm approach which is valuable in providing reassurance."
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 hugely experienced and possesses a wealth of knowledge. His guidance and advice have proven invaluable."
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.
"She's super smart, very pragmatic and extremely responsive."
"Sophie is able to swiftly and efficiently deal with complex and sophisticated legal issues, often with cross-border considerations."
"Sophie maintains strong commercial awareness and this is exemplified in her practical and pragmatic approach to managing legal issues."
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.
"Caroline is a true business partner and provides sound and practical advice to us."
"She really understands her clients, offering creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems where possible."
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.
"You know that you can always count on Raoul to provide you with all you need and with all you didn't know you need."
Ranked Lawyers at
GQ|Littler
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by GQ|Littler
Alison Sneddon
Ben Rouse
Ben Smith
Chris Coombes
Daniel Pollard
Darren Isaacs
Deborah Margolis
Emily Partridge
Georgia Fisher
James Champness
Jenny Allan
Jessica Lim
Jon Gilligan
Josephine Rendall-Neal
Kate Potts
Kate Richards
Laura Lobb
Lisa Coleman
Natasha Adom
Nicola James
Head of Department
Oliver Moreton
Head of Department
Sanika Karandikar
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by GQ|Littler
Buzzacott LLP
Clearbank
Commerzbank AG
Cytel
DC Advisory
E A Gibson Shipbrokers Limited
Epiq Systems
Mimecast
Morgan Sindall Group plc
Omnipresent
Overbury
Time Inc
Uber
Industries
Provided by GQ|Littler
Financial services
Healthcare and pharmaceutical
IT/Technology
Luxury goods
Professional services
Transport and shipping
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