Employment: Senior Executive
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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(020) 7822 8000About
Provided by Stewarts
We are a leading employment law team, top ranked by a leading legal directory.
We have an outstanding reputation in the financial and professional services sectors. Our partners are recognised for their cutting-edge work for senior executives and their “excellent knowledge of how the City works”.
Our lawyers have particular expertise advising on individual and team moves, whistleblowing, and discrimination claims. Where required, we are supported by experts in our Commercial Litigation team.
Our advice goes beyond legal analysis to address the wider practical, commercial and strategic issues, ensuring our clients achieve the best possible outcome.
We advise individuals and businesses on a full range of employment, partnership, LLP and shareholder issues.
Chambers Review
The lawyers at Stewarts are experienced in handling exit negotiations and contentious dismissal claims for a range of senior executives. They have particular expertise in cases involving financial institutions and city law firms.
Work Highlights
- Stewarts advised a senior partner at a global private equity firm in relation to his exit and settlement terms.
Strengths
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"Their team provides an excellent service and an empathetic approach."
"The team provided excellent support and advice with consistent communication and punctual updates."
"They were excellent. I was impressed by their associate support and how they were very responsive and prompt."
"There is very much a client-driven ethos amongst the employment team at Stewarts."
"Their team provides an excellent service and an empathetic approach."
"The team provided excellent support and advice with consistent communication and punctual updates."
"They were excellent. I was impressed by their associate support and how they were very responsive and prompt."
"There is very much a client-driven ethos amongst the employment team at Stewarts."
Notable Practitioners
Charlie Thompson of Stewarts focuses his practice on advising senior executives on remuneration, exits and team moves. He is also experienced in handling issues involving mental health in the workplace.
"Charlie is very responsive, practical and measured."
"He is really good at standing back and thinking what direction the case is going in and what the best outcome for the client is."
"Charlie is a pleasure to deal with. He has a very personable approach and provides clear, commercial, sensible and pragmatic advice."
Head of employment at Stewarts, Joseph Lappin is well respected for his handling of senior exits. He has advised clients in connection with restrictive covenants, as well as complex remuneration schemes.
"Joseph is an engaging, intelligent and very able advispr. He balances commercial realities with practicality and kindness."
"He is easy to work with, a good communicator, smart and very calm."
"Jo did an excellent job on our employment matter."
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