LAWYER PROFILE

Clive Howard

UK 2026

Keystone Law

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employment: Senior Executive

London (Firms)

14 years ranked

Partnership: Contentious

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Clive is an expert in employment and partnership law, with particular expertise advising individuals on contentious exits, whistleblowing and discrimination claims, often within the financial sector and professional services. In addition, he has extensive experience advising senior individuals in the media sector.

Throughout his career, Clive has gained outstanding results and is well known for representing female senior executives and partners on discrimination cases relating to hostility faced as they seek to advance their careers, for example after maternity leave. He also acts for partners, and partnerships, in profit share disputes or in respect of individuals moving between firms.

Clive advises on both domestic and international cases with cross-border issues including in dealing with US whistleblowing ‘bounty’ claims.

Career

Clive qualified as a solicitor in 1988. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2021, he worked at Slater and Goron.

Professional Memberships

Clive is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (member of the Editorial Committee) and a member of the Association of Partnership Practitioners

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Clive Howard offers a wealth of experience in the representation of senior-level employees in critical contentious employment matters. He is well versed in complex unfair dismissal, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

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Partnership: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Clive Howard is a seasoned practitioner in employment and partnership law, with specific expertise in advising individuals from the financial services sector regarding high-value partner exits.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Clive is a bit of a legend in the employment space.
Employment: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Clive combines incredible knowledge and experience with pragmatism, commercial awareness and a sensitivity towards the individuals involved.
Partnership: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Clive provides sound advice and is extremely responsive. He is able to negotiate with and manage challenging stakeholders to deliver the optimum exit outcome.
Partnership: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Clive is a really good person to have in your corner if you're a senior individual.
Partnership: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession