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Withers

Employment

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Employment - UK

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Employment respondentGlobal

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

    Employment respondentGlobal

  • 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.

    Employment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Meriel Schindler
    Meriel Schindler

    Meriel Schindler

    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.

      Employment respondentGlobal

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

      Employment respondentGlobal

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

      Employment respondentGlobal
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  • Claire Christy
    Claire Christy

    Claire Christy

    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.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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  • Hugh More
    Hugh More

    Hugh More

    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.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Hugh More is a pleasure to work with.

      Employment respondentGlobal
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  • Alexandra Thompson
    Alexandra Thompson

    Alexandra Thompson

    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.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • Alexandra is absolutely excellent.

      Employment respondentGlobal

    • She is a good partner and team player.

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