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Slaughter and May

Employment

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Slaughter and May

Rankings

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Employment - UK

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 respondentGlobal

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

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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 respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal
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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.

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

      Employment respondentGlobal

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

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • She has an amazing ability to diffuse challenging conversations.

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