Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Email address
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+212 310 8000Chambers Review
Weil is recognized for its expertise in connection with internal investigations, class and collective actions and workplace statute compliance, among other matters. Litigates a wide array of matters including wage and hour, discrimination, trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes. Additional strength in matters relating to employee benefits and executive compensation, and noted for its representation of employers in administrative proceedings before the NLRB and EEOC.
Work Highlights
- Weil acted on behalf of Russell Reynolds Associates to enforce a restrictive covenant against a former senior partner of the company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is extremely responsive, providing excellent advice, and aware of the market and how decisions will affect it."
"Weil demonstrate a strong and nuanced understanding of employment law combined with an ability to cut through complexity to find the most expedient and satisfactory way to resolve issues."
"The lawyers at Weil are super smart."
"The team has a great grasp of the issues and are always very responsive."
"The firm is extremely responsive, providing excellent advice, and aware of the market and how decisions will affect it."
"Weil demonstrate a strong and nuanced understanding of employment law combined with an ability to cut through complexity to find the most expedient and satisfactory way to resolve issues."
"The lawyers at Weil are super smart."
"The team has a great grasp of the issues and are always very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
John Barry recently joined Weil as head of its employment litigation practice. He has considerable expertise in noncompete litigation. He is regularly called upon to advise clients in the financial services industry on restrictive covenants and other employment matters.
"John is fantastic. He is an excellent litigator and has a great reputation."
"John brings real value preempting problems and managing delicate situations. He has seen it all and provides real comfort that comes from experience."
"He has got a very good sense for not only the legal issues but also the interpersonal implications of the advice he provides."