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Employment - UK

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Withers is renowned for its employment advice to senior professionals, including those working in media, technology and financial services. The team advises these clients on contract negotiations at the beginning of their employment, right through to exit negotiations. The lawyers at Withers are also highly capable when it comes to disputes resulting from breakdowns of those employment relationships. The team also works with employer clients, focusing on representing mid-sized financial services groups and high-end brands. It also has notable expertise in advising on regulatory employment matters.

Work Highlights

  • Withers represented Sacha Woodward Hill, Chief Legal Officer of Formula One Management, on the client's exit from the business.

Strengths

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Withers' advice is comprehensive, prompt and nuanced. Proper consideration is given to organisational structure, sector and culture alongside legislative principles.

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The responses have been thorough and displayed a good understanding of the specifics of our industry.

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Their advice is always pragmatic, timely and tailored to our specific business needs. What really distinguishes them is their ability to balance legal risk with commercial realities.

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Notable Practitioners

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4
Meriel Schindler
4
Band 4
Head of the London-based employment team at Withers, Meriel Schindler maintains an excellent reputation for her work representing senior employees. Her diverse practice sees her advising clients on exits, team moves and restrictive covenants. Schindler is also known for regularly advising employers on domestic and international employment matters.

She is simply excellent.

Meriel is responsive and provides a good balance between thoroughness and attention to detail. She knows when to push and when to be pragmatic.

Meriel is one of, if not the best, lawyers I have ever worked with.

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5
Claire Christy
5
Band 5
Co-lead of the employer practice at Withers, Claire Christy is distinguished by her wide-ranging employment practice. She is well regarded for her work with Italian-headquartered companies.

She is a fantastic professional.

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6
Hugh More
6
Band 6

Hugh More is an experienced partner within the Withers employment team. He advises clients on contentious employment matters and demonstrates particular expertise in the health and social care sector.

He's very bright and a very good employment lawyer.

Hugh More is a pleasure to work with.

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Alexandra Thompson
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Alexandra Thompson is a senior associate who acts as a key resource to a number of organisations seeking guidance on general HR matters, as well as employment grievances.

Alexandra Thompson is personable, practical, commercially-minded and suggests very helpful, pragmatic steps.

Alexandra is absolutely excellent.

She is a good partner and team player.

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Meriel Schindler
4
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Claire Christy
5
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Hugh More
6
Band 6
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Alexandra Thompson
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