Shoosmiths LLP, Employment | Chambers UK Profile

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Employment - Thames Valley

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths is adept at handling the full range of employment law matters, with regular work on tribunal and High Court litigation, as well as general advisory and complex reorganisation matters. The firm stands out for its skill in representing large corporate clients from the technology and retail sectors. Shoosmiths also work with third-sector groups and higher education institutions. The firm's other areas of expertise include industrial relations.

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Work Highlights

Shoosmiths continued to advise Mattel, notably on defending potential discrimination claims and on a TUPE matter.

Strengths

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Their advice always focuses on the commercial outcomes we are looking to achieve, with an assessment as to the risks of various options.

Employment respondent
UK

They have honesty and integrity while remaining commercial acute.

Employment respondent
UK

Shoosmiths clearly choose the best of the best; each lawyer I spoke to was exceptionally knowledgeable in their areas, and it showed.

Employment respondent
UK

I felt like a little woman in a sea of senior management sharks at my place of employment, but Shoosmiths' care and empathy saw me grow very tall and ultimately leave with my head held high.

Employment respondent
UK

They identified our goals and preferred outcome on the matter, and put their focus on using their legal knowledge and experience to achieve this goal.

Employment respondent
UK

Their advice always focuses on the commercial outcomes we are looking to achieve, with an assessment as to the risks of various options.

Employment respondent
UK

They have honesty and integrity while remaining commercial acute.

Employment respondent
UK

Shoosmiths clearly choose the best of the best; each lawyer I spoke to was exceptionally knowledgeable in their areas, and it showed.

Employment respondent
UK

I felt like a little woman in a sea of senior management sharks at my place of employment, but Shoosmiths' care and empathy saw me grow very tall and ultimately leave with my head held high.

Employment respondent
UK

They identified our goals and preferred outcome on the matter, and put their focus on using their legal knowledge and experience to achieve this goal.

Employment respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Gwynneth Tan

Band 2

Gwynneth Tan is particularly regarded for her proficient handling of senior exits, GDPR compliance issues and discrimination-related claims. She is also noted for her expertise in collective bargaining agreements and TUPE transfers.

I felt totally informed and guided with care by Gwynneth.

Gwynneth is personable, expert and easy to deal with.

Gwynneth is really good at looking at situations from different angles, which means that at times this gives us different options to achieve an outcome to an issue.

Gwynneth is great at what she does - very personable, with excellent knowledge of employment law and business acumen.

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Jonathan Naylor

Band 2

Jonathan Naylor is an impressive practitioner who operates a broad employment law practice encompassing employment tribunal claims concerning unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing cases. He also expertly handles immigration-related employment matters and advises clients on IR35 and TUPE issues.

Jonathan always has the answer.

Even on the most complicated employment matters, it is always a pleasure to work with Jonathan.

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Simon Fennell

Band 4

Simon Fennell advises on a full range of matters for both public sector and commercial clients. He is recognised for his advice on TUPE but also regularly assists clients with contentious matters.

Simon achieved a far higher level understanding of our case within a very short timeframe than the previous firm achieved in 15 months.

Simon knows our business and risk profile so is able to discuss the employment issues with a view on what is best for the business.

Simon is intuitively able to get to the core of any problem he's presented with, and swiftly able to share considered thoughts and develop commercial, pragmatic strategy.

Simon is very much a gem in the legal profession and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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