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Sarah Henchoz

Sarah Henchoz

UK 2026

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Sarah is the Head of the UK Employment practice. She is recognised as being one of the leading employment lawyers of her generation. Her extensive practice is truly international, advising her clients on global workforce issues on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Her particular specialism is business protection and workplace conduct issues. She has considerable experience of managing the most commercially sensitive and complex of matters such as complex litigation involving restraints of trade, whistleblowing and discrimination claims, and conducting investigations into often highly sensitive workplace conduct and culture.

Sarah also regularly supports our Corporate practice on some of its biggest M&A transactions as well as advising clients on post-acquisition workforce harmonisation, restructures and senior management changes.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial

Global head of employment Sarah Henchoz is a leading employment specialist with the ability to turn her hand to any matter. She routinely advises household-name clients on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including those with cross-border elements. Henchoz is also adept at handling contentious matters involving whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

Strengths

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  • I cannot rate Sarah highly enough. She is fantastic.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is very responsive, available when needed and offers proven, practical advice.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is fantastic, really smart and committed. Sarah is totally dedicated to her cases.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She's been brilliant and has amazing attention to detail.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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