Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Employment - UK
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.
Strengths
They are very personable and practical. They take their knowledge of the law and help us come up with practical solutions for our business.
Their responsiveness and adaptability to circumstances is excellent.
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.
The team stands out for its deep expertise in sensitive and high-risk employment matters, paired with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
Work Highlights
Littler represented Commerzbank AG in a high value, long-running series of Employment Tribunal claims.
Notable practitioners
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 is a brilliant lawyer who is market leading.
Paul Quain is an all-round excellent lawyer who is fully committed to client needs and highly experienced. Her advice is tremendously valued.
Philip is an all-round excellent lawyer who is fully committed to client needs, highly-experienced and whose advice is tremendously valued.
Philip is a valued partner.
Raoul Parekh co-leads the international practice at 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 a fantastic lawyer.
Raoul is an extremely talented attorney that quickly dissects complex issues and provides pragmatic and accurate legal guidance.
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.
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.