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James Cox

James Cox

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Employment

UK

6 years ranked

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James Cox has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious labor and employment matters, with an emphasis on cross-border employment issues, collective labor and industrial disputes, redundancies and workforce restructurings, ARD/TUPE, the employment aspects of public and private M&A and outsourcing arrangements, corporate governance matters, boardroom appointments and removals, contractor and directorship matters, employment issues facing private equity companies, whistle-blowing, equal pay and other discrimination claims, worker consultation, enforcing and resisting post-employment restrictive covenants, and protecting confidential information from misuse by current and former employees. Cox also advises on data privacy issues.

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Employment - UK

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James Cox is a partner in the labour and employment practice at Gibson Dunn. He frequently advises clients on a wide range of advisory and non-contentious employment matters, particularly when they include an international element. Cox has notable expertise in the financial services sector.
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  • He is a hugely knowledgeable and creative lawyer with great instincts and judgement.

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  • James has a comprehensive knowledge of employment law, is a very safe pair of hands and a strong understanding of the commercial realities for clients.

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  • James is super responsive, clear in his communication and quickly grasps the issues. He is a wonderful adviser.

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