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Chambers Review

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Employment - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Lewis Silkin is recognised for its work for both employers and senior executives in the financial services, retail, advertising, technology and professional services sectors. The firm houses a deep bench of experienced practitioners who routinely act for clients on discrimination and restrictive covenant matters. The firm's recent work has included advising 'gig economy' employers on matters relating to worker status. It also offers a robust practice advising on the employment aspects of large corporate transactions, including those involving TUPE transfers or substantial international elements. Lewis Silkin also boasts specialist expertise in High Court litigation and sensitive investigations.

Strengths

Lewis Silkin has a highly capable team which can identify solutions to a problem within a short span of time.

The team is clearly well connected to legal and political developments and is always able to add value on these matters.

Their depth of knowledge and breadth of experience is unmatched. 

Work Highlights

Lewis Silkin acted for Banijay and conducted a comprehensive investigation into the allegations which related to Russell Brand's time working on Big Brother, a programme produced by Baijay UK.

Notable practitioners

James Davies draws praise for his experience acting on high-level employment matters. Clients turn to Davies for advice on both domestic and international employment matters.
 

He's very impressive.

 

James is an excellent employment lawyer.

 

He is outstanding in his approach. James is practical and concise.

Richard Miskella receives acclaim for his work on behalf of major employers and senior executives. He is particularly noted for his expertise advising clients on investigations and workplace culture change. Miskella has been the joint managing partner of Lewis Silkin since 2019.
 

He's a great lawyer.

 

He's easy to deal with, pragmatic and commercial. 

Michael Burd is a partner in Lewis Silkin's employment offering. He has extensive experience of advising employers on high-level employment disputes and is noted for his work on cross-border matters.

 

Michael has always provided a high level of service.

 

He is very measured, reasonable and experienced. 

 

He is an extremely tough negotiator and really a must-have lawyer on any challenging human resources issue.

 

Michael is a brilliant lawyer.

Co-lead of the High Court employment litigation practice at Lewis Silkin, Toni Lorenzo is highly experienced in handling High Court disputes and is lauded as an expert on restrictive covenants and team moves. He is recognised for his work with both employers and employees.
 

He is the maestro and is just superb.

 

He is very smart and a sharp litigator.

Colin Leckey is distinguished for his expertise in employment cases relating to worker status and equal pay. His clients include technology and financial services firms.
 

He knows the subjects, writes well and has a good awareness of developments in the employment industry.

 

He always takes a sensible view and is very solutions-orientated.

Michael Anderson co-leads the High Court employment litigation practice group at Lewis Silkin. He is valued for his High Court experience, particularly in team move litigation, and is noted for his work with financial services clients.
 

He is always thinking several steps ahead.

 

He is a true expert. He really understands the subject matter and our industry.

Karen Baxter is head of the investigations and regulatory practice at Lewis Silkin. She is particularly sought after for her workplace investigations expertise, as well as her experience with discrimination and harassment claims before the Employment Tribunal.
 

She is extremely thorough and detailed and I have every confidence that Karen leaves no stones unturned.

Sean Dempsey is a partner at Lewis Silkin who is recognised for his work advising household-name clients on sensitive employment matters. He regularly advises clients in the technology sector. Dempsey is well placed to provide cross-jurisdictional employment advice across the UK and Ireland as he is triple-qualified.
 

His superior client care is evident in the attention he pays to our needs and in the way he always looks out for opportunities to go the extra mile and to provide us with value.

 

Sean is extremely responsive, excellent at client care and gives sound, pragmatic advice on all issues consulted on.

 

A true partner and trusted advisor. He is super talented and always delivers beyond expectations.

Lewis Silkin partner Tarun Tawakley draws on his experience as the former head of employment law and commercial litigation at Deliveroo to provide expert advice to clients that operate in the 'gig economy'. He regularly advises clients on compliance and worker status issues.
 

He is exceptionally bright, dynamic, passionate and engaging.

 

Tarun knows his clients very well and is always on hand to help out on an urgent basis.

Shalina Crossley expertly conducts investigations into workplace discrimination and misuse of confidential information allegations. Her recent work includes advising on sexual and financial misconduct.
 

Shalina is excellent on every front. She is responsive, efficient, her advice is always spot-on and she is technically excellent.

 

Sha has excellent relationship management and execution.

Carla Watling is a managing associate at Lewis Silkin. She is called upon by employers to handle team move litigation and transactional support. Watling has particular expertise in handling matters pertaining to recruitment law and employment status.
 

Carla is an excellent advisor with deep legal knowledge and a keen business sense.

 

She is always very conscientious, on top of the matter and enjoyable to deal with.

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