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About

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

Howard Kennedy's expert Employment specialists help businesses and senior executives to navigate the complexities of the global workplace. We advise business owners, Boards, HR professionals and senior individuals on all aspects of employment, discrimination and global mobility. 


Whether you need to negotiate an exit, relocate a team or investigate sexual harassment or whistle-blowing allegations, our Employment and Immigration team can help. We don't sit on the fence: we give straightforward advice and find you the right solution.


Our clients include corporates, partnerships and private individuals in sectors including financial services, retail and hospitality, media and technology and professional services, often with an international presence.


Whether we are helping with day-to-day HR queries or working with the Board on strategic projects, our clients trust our judgement and appreciate our straight-talking. By immersing ourselves in our clients' businesses, we provide truly tailored advice. And because we act for both businesses and senior individuals, we are able to see a situation from all angles and find a solution swiftly.


Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Howard Kennedy has a dedicated team that is regularly called upon by clients across sectors such as retail, transport and leisure. The team is adept at handling contentious claims at tribunal ranging from discrimination and whistle-blowing claims to internal misconduct and grievance matters. It is well-equipped to advise on and conduct sensitive investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Howard Kennedy advised Pandora UK on a wide range of employment issues, including handling employment aspects of their franchising arrangements.

Strengths

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The team were exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive, going the extra mile to get the best outcome.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

The employment team are very client-centric, looking for ways to strengthen and protect a client’s position and to try and negotiate the best outcome.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

The team were consistently considered, patient and helpful in their responses to my questions and very speedy in responding and drafting materials.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Jane Amphlett
4
Jane Amphlett
4
Band 4
Head of the employment team at Howard Kennedy, Jane Amphlett is well versed in assisting employers and employees from a variety of sectors with dismissals, restructurings and TUPE. She regularly advises clients on disputes including discrimination claims.

Jane delivers exceptional service with a straightforward approach.

Jane Amphlett is very cheerful and practical, but really remembers details about clients. She priorities their needs.

She has an excellent grasp of her matters and gets the most out of even the most challenging situations.

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Lydia Christie
5
Lydia Christie
5
Band 5
Lydia Christie is a legal director at Howard Kennedy who advises a client base of well-known employers in the leisure and hospitality industry on tribunal claims and general advisory matters.

Lydia was fantastic in every aspect. She delivered at every point in the process.

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Sam Murray-Hinde
U
Sam Murray-Hinde
U
Up and Coming
Sam Murray-Hinde focuses her practice on advising employers across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including investigations. She has particular strengths representing those in the transport and sports sectors.

Because Sam knows her stuff so well, she has a very commercial view.

Sam is a formidable operator and she has sixth sense about what points to pursue in the client's interests.

Sam is excellent and I would highly recommend her.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Howard Kennedy LLP

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Employment: Employer
Jane Amphlett
4
Jane Amphlett
4
Band 4
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Lydia Christie
5
Lydia Christie
5
Band 5
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Sam Murray-Hinde
U
Sam Murray-Hinde
U
Up and Coming
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Employment: Senior Executive
Jane Amphlett
4
Jane Amphlett
4
Band 4
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Members

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

Adam Walford

Andrew Collins

Anthony Hunt

Astrid Stanley

Charles Maxwell

Charlotte Gould

Daniel Fireman

David Philips

Eric Gummers

Graham Kaye

Isabel Wolfe Barry

Jason Lewis

Julian Hindmarsh

Karen Ozdamar

Kate Woodgate

Katherine Miller

Laurence Begner

Marcus Jamson

Mark Johnstone

Martin Philips

Nicky Stewart

Paul Amandini

Paul Glassberg

Paul Springall

Philip Eder

Samantha Hook

Shreena Avery

Stephanie Brigg

Steve Clinning

Susan Pearson

Susan Taylor

Vanessa Laundon

Clients

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

Ballymore

Battersea Power Station

Calzedonia

Carluccio's

Guess UK

Hampden & Co

Heron International

Lillie Square

Metro Bank

Michels & Taylor

Mr Price Home

Pep & Co

Pizza Hut

Richemont

Santander

Industries

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

Banks

Charities

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Media

Private Clients/Individuals

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Sports

Travel & Leisure