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Provided by Littler

Littler is an expert in advising on all employment law issues from complex change projects, M&A support, litigation (High Court and Employment Tribunal) and senior dismissals, to everyday employee relations issues.


Specialising in complex, multi-jurisdictional issues, our client base spans financial services, technology, healthcare, professional services, and luxury goods.


Work highlights


  • Advised on a $5.8 billion dollar transaction in relation to the UK employment aspects of our client's acquisition.
  • Advised our client on the transfer of 50+ employees to a new shared services entity.
  • We acted for a venture capital backed tech business on its recent global rationalisation project, coordinating the exercise across 15+ countries.
  • Advised a technology client on the UK and Irish HR aspects of its $3.5 billion dollar merger.




Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Littler represented Commerzbank AG in a high-value, long-running series of Employment Tribunal claims.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

They are very personable and practical. They take their knowledge of the law and help us come up with practical solutions for our business.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

The team stands out for its deep expertise in sensitive and high-risk employment matters, paired with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

Their responsiveness and adaptability to circumstances is excellent.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

What really sets this law firm apart is their reach across different jurisdictions and the global nature of their advice. They have a remarkable grasp of local laws and international legal dynamics

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Paul Quain
2
Paul Quain
2
Band 2

Paul Quain is the senior partner of 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 Quain is an all-round excellent lawyer who is fully committed to client needs and highly-experienced. His advice is tremendously valued.

Paul is a brilliant lawyer who is market leading.

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Philip Cameron
2
Philip Cameron
2
Band 2
Philip Cameron has broad experience in employment law and is recognised for his work on industrial relations issues. He is particularly well regarded for his authoritative advice on matters relating to trade union recognition.

Philip is a valued partner.

Philip is an all-round excellent lawyer who is fully committed to client needs, highly-experienced and whose advice is tremendously valued.

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Raoul Parekh
4
Raoul Parekh
4
Band 4
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.

Raoul is an extremely talented attorney that quickly dissects complex issues and provides pragmatic and accurate legal guidance.

Raoul is a fantastic lawyer.

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Sophie Vanhegan
4
Sophie Vanhegan
4
Band 4
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.

Sophie is always available and always comes up with commercial and practical solutions.

Sophie is a pleasure to work with. She understands us and our needs as a business very well, and always looks to act as a true partner to us when making decisions.

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Caroline Baker
5
Caroline Baker
5
Band 5

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.

Her calm, thoughtful approach builds trust quickly and she consistently goes above and beyond to support our business needs.

She has a rare ability to cut through complexity and provide clear, pragmatic guidance, even on the most sensitive or high risk matters.

Caroline is an exceptional adviser. She is technically strong, commercially astute and highly responsive.

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Paul Quain
2
Paul Quain
2
Band 2
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Philip Cameron
2
Philip Cameron
2
Band 2
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Raoul Parekh
4
Raoul Parekh
4
Band 4
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Sophie Vanhegan
4
Sophie Vanhegan
4
Band 4
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Caroline Baker
5
Caroline Baker
5
Band 5
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Members

Provided by Littler

Alex Charlton-Jones

Ben Rouse

Ben Smith

Chris Coombes

Darren Isaacs

Deborah Margolis

Dónall Breen

Georgia Fisher

Hannah Drury

Jenny Allan

Jessica Lim

Jon Gilligan

Josephine Rendall-Neal

Kate Richards

Laura Lobb

Lisa Coleman

Mark Callaghan

Natasha Adom

Natasha Somi

Nicola James

Head of Department

Oliver Moreton

Paul Harrison

Raoul Parekh

Raoul Parekh

Head of Department

Sophie Vanhegan

Sophie Vanhegan

Head of Department

Stephanie Compson

Clients

Provided by Littler

Buzzacott LLP

Clearbank

Commerzbank AG

Cytel

DC Advisory

E A Gibson Shipbrokers Limited

Epiq Systems

Mimecast

Morgan Sindall Group plc

Omnipresent

Overbury

Time Inc

Uber

Industries

Provided by Littler

Financial services

Healthcare and pharmaceutical

IT/Technology

Luxury goods

Professional services

Transport and shipping

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