LAWYER PROFILE
Meriel Schindler

Meriel Schindler

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Meriel is head of the global employment team and advises both senior executives and employers on all aspects of employment and LLP law. Meriel frequently advises on complex, international and delicate issues for high profile clients including founders, C-Suite executives and partners in professional partnerships across all industries. Her work ranges from advising on contracts to dealing with complex disciplinary issues and extricating clients embroiled in disputes. Over the past year, she has advised on substantial whistleblowing and discrimination cases, internal investigations into bullying, contract negotiations, as well as sensitive grievances. Meriel is a trained mediator and fluent in German and French.

Meriel is quick to grasp complex detail and devise strategies that get clients what they want. She is valued by both clients and peers for her experience, creative solutions and insight.

Regarded as a 'superb lawyer', clients attest to her 'calm and wise counsel' and 'excellent commercial and practical advice'. She is also widely recognised as a leading individual for her advice to both senior executives and employers in many legal directories.

Professional Memberships

Employment Lawyers Association

Trustee of the Hilda Martindale Trust

Friend of the Arvon Foundation

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • 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: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is simply excellent.

    Employment: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Meriel is one of, if not the best, lawyers I have ever worked with.

    Employment: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

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