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Chambers Review

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Employment - UK

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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. 

Work Highlights

GQ|Littler represented Commerzbank in a series of claims at the Employment Tribunal.

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.

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.

 

She really understands her clients, offering creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems where possible.

 

Caroline is a true business partner and provides sound and practical advice to us.

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.

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