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Norton Rose Fulbright

Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Employment - UK

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright regularly advises large corporates from the technology, transport and energy sectors on a wide range of employment issues. The firm has significant experience handling contentious matters and has notable experience working on whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. Recent work the firm has handled included advising on large-scale redundancies and issues relating to outsourcing.
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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised TotalEnergies on its acquisition of the West Burton B gas-fired power plant. This required a restructure of the business prior to the sale, including a TUPE transfer in the UK.

Strengths

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  • The advice is always consistent, very clear, focused on the issue at hand and the overall support is excellent in terms of client relationship management.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • It is a strong, well coordinated team. They provide quality advice with a commercial focus.

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • They adopt a very commercial approach and are also very thoughtful on arguments and tactics. I found the lawyers at Norton Rose Fulright to be very strong business partners.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Griffin
    Paul Griffin

    Paul Griffin

    London-based Paul Griffin heads the employment and labour offering at Norton Rose Fulbright across Europe, the East and Asia. He demonstrates expertise across a range of issues and is regularly sought out to advise on international employment projects. Griffin is particularly experienced in assisting employers in the financial services and technology sectors.

    • His ability to assess and resolve complex employment law issues is by far the most impressive I have witnessed over the years.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Paul is a truly exceptional legal partner to work with. I have absolute trust in his judgement and advice.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Paul Griffin is a lawyer with large experience in complex cases.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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  • Catrina Smith
    Catrina Smith

    Catrina Smith

    Catrina Smith is a Norton Rose Fulbright partner who offers a wealth of experience advising on employment law. She frequently handles matters that include a significant international component. Smith's expertise includes advising on TUPE, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

    • Catrina is strong in all areas of employment law.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Catrina Smith is a brilliant and well-rounded lawyer that offers a six star rating every time.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • She's a really thorough lawyer and leaves no stone unturned.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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