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James Cox

James Cox

UK 2026

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Provided by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Practice Areas

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: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • He is a hugely knowledgeable and creative lawyer with great instincts and judgement.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • 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.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is super responsive, clear in his communication and quickly grasps the issues. He is a wonderful adviser.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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