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The Harbottle & Lewis Employment group has a wide ranging and highly regarded expertise reaching far beyond the firm’s traditional strengths.

We have a market leading practice in advising senior executives on contract and remuneration terms, exit strategies and in negotiating settlement terms as well as litigation. Our client base includes high-profile individuals in creative, media, sporting and technology sectors. We also have a significant presence in advising high-earning individuals in the London Financial Services market.

Additionally, we are gaining a reputation as the go-to firm in the conduct of high value psychiatric illness and bullying at work cases. This very complex and difficult area of law includes advising employees of magic and silver circle law firms commencing proceedings against their employers. It is notable that clients from the legal industry are approaching our team to advise on this issue.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Harbottle & Lewis has a well-regarded practice that is recognised for advising senior employees across the media and entertainment, technology, fashion and retail sectors. The firm has significant experience handling discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing claims. The lawyers regularly act on cases which are heard before the Employment Tribunal and the High Court.

Work Highlights

  • Harbottle & Lewis successfully represented Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner in relation to an internal investigation regarding misconduct allegations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Howard Hymanson
2
Howard Hymanson
2
Band 2
Howard Hymanson maintains a strong reputation for his work acting for senior employees across a broad range of matters including terminations, dismissals and disputes. He offers demonstrable expertise in handling High Court claims, particularly where there is a crossover with personal injury law.

Howard was brilliant in all aspects of dealing with my case.

His knowledge, expertise and experience are second to none.

Howard is incredibly effective at what he does.

Yvonne Gallagher
3
Yvonne Gallagher
3
Band 3
Yvonne Gallagher is a Harbottle & Lewis partner who has a long-standing practice encompassing all aspects of employment law. She regularly advises on TUPE, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

She offered excellent advice. She was responsive, commercially aware and dealt with the problem with dedication and resolution.

Yvonne Gallagher is sharp, responsive and full of common sense.

Yvonne is highly skilled, informative and has a pragmatic approach. She doesn't waste time and is a great support.

Marian Derham
4
Marian Derham
4
Band 4
Senior individuals in the retail and entertainment sectors regularly turn to Marian Derham for employment advice. She works with clients on contract negotiations, negotiated exits and employment disputes.

Marian is excellent. She is thorough, quick, highly knowledgeable, and she is always friendly, calm and professional.

Marian provides a huge amount of support, and a clear sense of what to work towards in a very challenging situation.

Marian was a great advisor during a difficult time for me. Her calm and no-nonsense approach was exactly what I needed and I would have no hesitation in using Marian again in the future.

Poppy Lucas
Poppy Lucas
Associates to watch

Poppy Lucas is a managing associate at Harbottle & Lewis who assists individuals throughout their careers on all aspects of their employment. She has significant recent experience advising on terminations.

Poppy Lucas was the perfect balance of empathetic and pragmatic. She really fights your corner.

I really enjoyed working with Poppy.

Sarah Verrecchia
Sarah Verrecchia
Associates to watch

Sarah Verrecchia is a managing associate at Harbottle & Lewis who advises on the full range of employment matters that impact businesses and senior employers.

Sarah has helped us through lots of employment issues and always does so in such a diligent and supportive way.

Sarah is an exceptional employment kawyer who provides a VIP service to all clients and I find working with her hugely enjoyable even on tough and sensitive situations.

Sarah brings huge knowledge and helps quickly find a course of action which is pragmatic and allows clients to resolve matters quickly with the minimum of impact.

Sarah was fantastic throughout the process. She made me feel supported and confident and her advice was invaluable and her knowledge and experience are hugely evident.

Ranked Lawyers at
Harbottle & Lewis LLP

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Employment: Employer

Yvonne Gallagher
3
Yvonne Gallagher
3
Band 3
Sarah Verrecchia
Sarah Verrecchia
Associates to watch
Employment: Senior Executive

Howard Hymanson
2
Howard Hymanson
2
Band 2
Marian Derham
4
Marian Derham
4
Band 4
Poppy Lucas
Poppy Lucas
Associates to watch

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