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Slaughter and May

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Employment and personnel issues affect every business, often in unexpected ways. The employment landscape is changing and businesses need creative and tailored advice. This is an area where one size does not fit all.

We advise our clients on their most difficult and sensitive employment issues. We support a diverse range of businesses – from FTSE listed companies to start-ups, individuals to charities – who rely on us on fast-moving, complex and sensitive matters.

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Slaughter and May has a well respected practice that is known for its advice to major corporates on the employment aspects of complex transactions. The firm frequently assists clients on significant TUPE matters. It also regularly works with financial services clients on internal investigations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May advised Manchester United Football Club on personnel matters relating to the appointment of senior staff who were critical to the football operations of the Club, including in relation to an employment-related dispute involving another Premier League club.

Strengths

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  • They are thorough and professional, whilst also keen to be pragmatic and commercial.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • Slaughter & May provided detailed guidance, explanations and support throughout the process that was above and beyond what any other law firm has ever done.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • They are exceptionally pragmatic and approachable, navigating outcomes from a legal, employee and commercial outcome perspective and keeping things simple.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip Linnard
    Philip Linnard

    Philip Linnard

    Head of the employment and incentive practice, Philip Linnard has experience acting for large banks and corporations in various employment matters, including those connected to transactions and restructuring.

    • Phil has been phenomenal and has that speed of response and knows the answer. He also finds solutions rather than just saying no.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • He is an exceptional partner who is always responsive and thoughtful about how to support us. He helps me understand the balance of risk and gives strong counsel.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Phil is a pleasure to work with, nothing is ever too much trouble and he has deep knowledge and understanding of our business and key stakeholders. He provides strong advice and support.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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  • Philippa O'Malley
    Philippa O'Malley

    Philippa O'Malley

    Recently promoted to partner at Slaughter and May, Philippa O'Malley advises on the employment-related aspects of various transactions and acquisitions

    • She has an amazing ability to diffuse challenging conversations.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • "Philippa O'Malley is very good at explaining complex points around employment law.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • She has got a really lovely manner about her and is very commercial.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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