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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Employment: Employer

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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We are a full service, international employment practice of highly regarded employment law specialists. Our expertise and cross-industry experience enables us to deliver innovative solutions for our clients' needs.

We cover:

  • Civil litigation and team moves 
  • Employment Tribunal litigation 
  • Financial services regulatory advice 
  • Remuneration Code 
  • Sensitive internal investigations 
  • Restructurings and initial public offerings (IPOs) 
  • TUPE 
  • Transactional support 
  • Professional services clients 

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Stephenson Harwood acts for employers on all types of employment law matters. The firm has extensive litigation experience, as well as knowledge of non-contentious issues, especially TUPE matters. It also has notable expertise in employment law issues arising in the rail industry. The firm is capable of handling cross-border matters for clients from a range of other sectors, including retail and hospitality.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood defended a Norwegian head-quartered shipping client against a whistleblowing claim brought by a former employee for alleged detriments prior to a TUPE transfer.

Strengths

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  • One of the key strengths of this department is its strong practical understanding of the commercial realities businesses face when dealing with employment and labour law matters.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • The team demonstrates strong technical expertise, consistency and a collaborative approach. They are thorough, responsive and maintain a clear focus on delivering solutions.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

  • Stephenson Harwood have a fantastic breadth of institutional knowledge that underpins the commercial nature, practicality and pragmatism of their employment legal advice.

    Employment: Employer respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Anne Pritam
    Anne Pritam

    Anne Pritam

    Anne Pritam is a partner at Stephenson Harwood who undertakes a variety of work for employers of all sizes, regularly advising on matters including employment disputes. She routinely assists clients in the pharmaceutical and professional services sectors.

    • She brings a strategic, big-picture approach to every matter, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Anne Pritam is a seasoned practitioner who is highly professional and a delight to deal with.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Her knowledge is outstanding and experience is evident in the way she acted.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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  • Paul Reeves
    Paul Reeves

    Paul Reeves

    Head of employment at Stephenson Harwood, Paul Reeves is adept at assisting employers and senior executives with the full spectrum of employment-related matters, including Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation. He advises a broad client base of financial, hospitality and retail sector clients.

    • Paul Reeves distinguishes himself in employment law through his exceptional blend of deep legal expertise, pragmatic and commercially-focused advice.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • He is very pro-active, and combines a pragmatic approach with professional solutions.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK

    • Paul Reeves is a highly competent, pragmatic and very professional individual.

      Employment: Employer respondentUK
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