Paul Reeves

Paul Reeves is a leading employment law specialist and Head of Employment at Stephenson Harwood LLP. With over two decades of experience, Paul is recognised for his strategic acumen and deep legal expertise across the full spectrum of employment law. He is widely regarded as “one of the most talented employment lawyers in the country,” (Legal 500, 2024) praised for his tenacity, commercial insight, and exceptional client engagement.

Paul advises a broad client base including FTSE 100 companies, financial institutions, international luxury brands, and senior executives. His practice spans contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

+ High Court litigation and Employment Tribunal defence

+ Senior executive appointments and exits

+ Internal investigations (grievance, disciplinary, whistleblowing)

+ Regulatory compliance under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR)

+ TUPE and multi-jurisdictional employment issues on corporate transactions

+ Drafting and negotiating complex remuneration structures and restrictive covenants

Paul is a trusted advisor with sensitive mandates, often called upon to lead bespoke training for HR and compliance teams, both domestically and internationally. His leadership has been pivotal in positioning Stephenson Harwood’s employment team as elite-ranked in legal directories such as The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

He qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1999. Paul is also featured in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide of leading London employment lawyers for employers.