Employment

Mishcon de Reya is a highly skilled team acting for both employers and senior executives across all aspects of employment law. The firm provides employers with day-to-day support as well as advice on complex litigation. It is particularly recognised for its work on senior exits. The department is also regularly chosen to advise other law firms on internal employment issues. For the firm, other notable areas of work include equal pay and status for 'gig economy' workers. The team advises an impressive roster of clients from a diverse set of industries, including financial services, retail and media.

"The breadth of expertise at Mishcon means they can advise across a range of employment issues. They are especially helpful for advising on potentially contentious employment matters which are often time-sensitive. Their experience in the market is a real asset."

"The team is large and well resourced. This provides continuity throughout the lifespan of a matter."

"Mishcon de Reya have an exceptional and nuanced understanding of the industry. The service levels and responsiveness are exceptional, always being available across UK and international time zones."

Mishcon de Reya continued to act for Pimlico Plumbers in a remitted Employment Tribunal matter regarding holiday pay relating to previous rulings, including a judgment from the Supreme Court.

Mishcon de Reya obtained a damages award of GBP1.6 million for its client following a successful tribunal claim of whistle-blowing.

Daniel Naftalin is highly regarded for his successful practice acting on both sides of employment disputes. He is proficient in worker status, discrimination and team move cases. In addition to his fee-earning work, he is also the chair of Mishcon de Reya's employment group. "Daniel is extremely competent and smart as well as being technically excellent while understanding our business and our commercial interests. He is akin to a strategic business partner rather than just a legal adviser." "He is at the pinnacle of the profession; he is pre-eminent in the employment arena and has a huge following because he is smart and good on strategy." "Daniel is great at plotting a campaign and is brave in his ability to change tack. You go to Daniel because you don't want him to be on the other side."

Joanna Blackburn is a partner in the employment department at Mishcon de Reya. She is widely noted for her work acting for both employers and individual senior executives. Blackburn has broad experience and clients seek her out for all types of employment work including senior exits, discrimination claims and workforce restructuring. "Joanna is absolutely brilliant. She is always there and makes us feel important as a client." "Joanna is extremely experienced, a tough litigator and knows her stuff very well." "She is very commercially astute as well as very friendly and a real team player." "Joanna is exceptionally bright, a very safe pair of hands and someone you definitely want on your side."

Sharon Tan is a partner at Mishcon de Reya who regularly acts for large corporate clients from a broad range of industries. She offers expertise spanning advisory and transactional matters including international employment. Tan is also recognised for her ability to counsel individuals on exit agreements as well as those involved in disputes with their employers. "Sharon Tan is an absolute powerhouse. She is fantastic - always incredibly responsive, and managing to capture the key issue in a way that is succinct yet giving clear and still nuanced advice to the client." "She is absolutely outstanding and really top quality." "Sharon is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, extremely client-oriented, and her wealth of experience helps us navigate complex questions on employment-related issues." "I feel confident that the advice she is giving us is pragmatic, actionable and well thought through." "Sharon's expertise is deployed in an accessible and pragmatic fashion."

Susannah Kintish is noted for her wide knowledge of employment law for employers and individuals. She regularly advises clients on senior executive exits and whistle-blowing matters, including on matters that are litigated in the High Court. "Susannah is a commercial lawyer who understands our business well and so knows how to approach our matters." "She is very good at handling restrictive covenants." "Susannah is part of the future of the team at Mishcon. She is hard-working, fantastic with clients and good on the detail." "I have nothing but praise for her during the process from start to finish."

Matthew Wood is a managing associate at Mishcon de Reya who works with high-profile corporates, including household-name clients. His work spans advisory and litigation matters and he is particularly well regarded for High Court litigation. "Matthew is very approachable and responsive. He is very effective in how he responds to things and a great extra resource." "Matt Wood is fantastic. He is a seriously impressive associate who stands out as a real star because he really adds value on cases." "Matthew has partner written all over him. He runs big claims. including High Court claims, with the quality of a seasoned partner."