Employment: Senior Executive
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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.
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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 represented Christian Horner, the Red Bull Racing Team Principal, in relation to an internal investigation concerning misconduct allegations raised against him by a colleague.
Strengths
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"Harbottle's are extremely competent and well equipped to manage complex and sensitive issues for high-profile clients in a variety of industries."
"The team were always available and responsive to changing challenges."
"They work fast, succinctly and don't waste any time."
"Harbottle's are extremely competent and well equipped to manage complex and sensitive issues for high-profile clients in a variety of industries."
"The team were always available and responsive to changing challenges."
"They work fast, succinctly and don't waste any time."
Notable Practitioners
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 is a top employment lawyer. His letters to the other side are masterpieces and ought to be framed."
"Howard got my situation very quickly and graciously gave me a smart voice to fight my case."
"We have been very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and practicality of the advice we get from Howard."
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.
"Yvonne has helped us navigate some incredibly complex employment issues brilliantly."
"Yvonne is remarkably experienced on a vast array of employment law matters and has exceptional recall for precedents and past cases."
"She is always on hand and endlessly helpful."
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 supportive, empathetic and offers clear, pragmatic advice reaching a swift and amicable resolution."
"She was diligent, her understanding of the legal position was exceptional and she provided very clear direction and advice."
"Marian was excellent at translating the reality of the situation with me and was always available to guide, advise and support me."
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.
"She was very helpful to us particularly with employment contracts."
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