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Richard Linskell

Richard Linskell

UK 2026

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About

Provided by gunnercooke

Practice Areas

Employment Law

Career

Richard helps his clients to avoid or resolve employment disputes, efficiently and commercially, providing attentive, empathetic and prompt service, which enables employers to run their business and handle their people issues effectively and senior executives to continue their career with the minimum of disruption whilst protecting their reputation.

Richard advises on every aspect of the employment relationship from recruitment through to termination and post-termination issues as well as in relation to the law of LLPs and partnership. He advises on complex employee relations issues, remuneration and bonuses, discrimination, TUPE and dismissals. He drafts all types of contract and advises on post-termination restrictive covenants, team moves and breaches of contract.

Richard prides himself on always trying to understand the wider business context in which his advice is given so that it is practical, relevant and concise and achieves the most effective overall result for his clients.

Richard is a former Deputy Chair of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Senior Executive - London (Firms)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Richard Linskell is a partner at gunnercooke who assists employees at each stage of their life-cycle with an organisation, from handling contract negotiations to advising on company exits. He is also highly capable of advising clients on disputes.

Strengths

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  • Richard Linskell is superb, attentive and a valuable business partner as well as legal adviser.

    Employment: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, conscientious, calm, professional and supportive lawyer.

    Employment: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Richard is an exceptional lawyer and is someone I completely trust to provide me with the optimal solution.

    Employment: Senior ExecutiveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at gunnercooke (33)

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