Chambers Review
Squire Patton Boggs is adept at handling global workforce transformation projects and large cross-border employment disputes. The firm also advises on complex litigation matters including discrimination claims and restrictive covenant disputes, as well as internal investigations. Its clients hail from a range of industries including retail, distribution and healthcare. The firm has notable expertise in the increasingly prominent field of equal pay disputes.
Work Highlights
- Squire Patton Boggs advised Cummins in relation to a project involving the re-categorisation of its entire 60,000 strong workforce.
Strengths
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"They are always available and responsive. They have a good spread of experience and expertise."
"For employment work, there seems to be a knowledgeable contact for every type of issue in every jurisdiction. The advice is always clear and pragmatic, and cuts to the heart of the issues."
"They have a strong understanding of the issues and provide prompt responses."
"They provide excellent and pragmatic advice and are always very responsive."
"They are always available and responsive. They have a good spread of experience and expertise."
"For employment work, there seems to be a knowledgeable contact for every type of issue in every jurisdiction. The advice is always clear and pragmatic, and cuts to the heart of the issues."
"They have a strong understanding of the issues and provide prompt responses."
"They provide excellent and pragmatic advice and are always very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline Noblet is regularly called upon by large employers to advise on all manner of employment issues. She receives praise for her deep expertise and her ability to advise on cross-border employment matters.
"Caroline is a great partner who is always available as a sounding board and provides great advice and support."
"Caroline is an outstanding client partner. She thinks about what matters to me and my organisation, makes an effort to be in regular contact and suggests areas where we might want help."
"Caroline is a truly amazing lawyer who understands the realities of decision-making and is extraordinarily insightful on human behaviour."
David Whincup is an experienced practitioner who assists employers from an array of industry sectors on employment issues. He is proficient in workplace investigations and worker status cases. He is also a member of the firm's diversity committee.
"David is sensible, reasonable and pragmatic."
Janette Lucas counsels her client base of household-name employers on a range of matters, from business-critical employment issues to defending large-scale litigation. She has significant experience in equal pay claims.
"She is a class player in the employment law field and is able to provide calm and comprehensive advice on a broad range of complex issues."