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“My experience with both Sophie Vanhegan and Alison Sneddon has always been exceptional. Their commercial advice is consistently insightful, and their pragmatism ensures that we receive solutions tailored to our specific needs. They demonstrate an impressive ability to quickly grasp our firm's culture and dynamics, providing the best guidance even in high-pressure situations involving senior stakeholders. Their rapid response times are unmatched, giving us confidence that we are in capable hands whenever urgent matters arise. I highly endorse both Sophie and Alison, as well as GQ|Littler as a firm, for their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to their clients' success.”

Managing Director, Head of People, Europe and Asia

Global Investment Group

“Having worked with the GQ|Littler team for many years and most recently on a complicated piece of litigation, I would have no hesitation recommending them as leaders in their field. Paul Quain, Philip Cameron, Lisa Coleman and Ben Smith stand-out for their superb guidance and advice combined with a thorough knowledge of the law. Their approachability is second to none and the collegiate manner in which they work makes interactions with them a pleasure.”

Saju Jacob, Senior Lawyer

Commerzbank AG

“We worked with GQ|Littler (Caroline Baker, Lisa Coleman and Jessica Lim) on a complex, potentially high value employment case which they helped bring to a successful conclusion. The team who worked with us, without exception, were not only experts in employment law and extremely able in managing the stages of the litigation process, but also a pleasure to work with. I felt that they sat on our side of the table throughout a multi-faceted piece of litigation, and despite some challenging moments they never lost their professionalism or objectivity.”

Head of Group Legal

Professional Services Consultancy Company

“Philip Cameron and Chris Coombes have been supporting the Group for a number of years.  Most recently they advised us in relation to a tricky situation involving a former employee threatening colleagues. They’re commercially focused, give good advice and take sensible views balancing the law with the objectives of the business. They’ve worked hard to understand us and our culture and it really shows in the advice they give.”

Helen Mason, General Counsel & Company Secretary

Morgan Sindall Group plc

“I've been working with Littler for almost five years over two companies and I don't plan for this partnership to end! I have the pleasure to be partnering with experienced, personable professionals; Philip Cameron, Mark Callaghan and Ben Rouse have been our consistent legal team, and I would not want this to change. They will always make themselves available when we need them and consistently provide us with well-rounded advice on a wide scope of legal issues. We have dealt with a number of tricky and sensitive cases over the past 18 months and their support has helped us resolve these matters effectively. They have left a good impression on a number of our executive team members -I would definitely recommend this firm.”

Corinne Gittens-Noel, Senior HR Business Partner

Tray.ai

“GQ|Littler have continued to be a valuable partner in supporting us through some difficult and complex cases this last year. We've also benefited from their combined legal and training expertise, introducing new training sessions for employees on Dignity at Work, Respectful Behaviours, and Conscious Inclusion. These sessions have been hugely popular and are helping us improve development opportunities for our employees and create an inclusive working environment for all. GQ|Littler are always available to help and their understanding of our business culture and needs enables them to assist us efficiently and effectively.”

Gemma Warren, Head of HR

MSFITOUT

“We have had a number of complex organisational design / employee relations cases recently, with a lot of interconnecting, complex and sensitive considerations. The support given by GQ Littler, in particular Sophie Vanhegan, Alison Sneddon and Ben Smith, has been exemplary. Their in-depth knowledge of our business, and commercial and pragmatic approach has enabled us to navigate these issues in a way that has worked both for the business and the individuals in question. They are always responsive, helpful and quick to support solutions, working with us in partnership which is invaluable when dealing with time critical and organisation defining cases. My team and I are very grateful of the support and confidence GQ|Littler provide us.”

FTSE Listed Banking Group

“We engaged Deborah Margolis and the team in Littler’s UK office to provide guidance on UK employment matters as well as to assist us in coordinating coverage for employment matters across the globe. Deborah is an absolute pleasure to work with.  She provides practical, thoughtful and comprehensive guidance and is available to assist whenever needed. Deborah and the team have done an incredible job coordinating representation in multiple countries and digesting and organising the guidance from different counsel in a practical and accessible format.”

Leigh Slayne, Associate General Counsel

UKG

“As a general counsel of a global business headquartered in the United States, I rely on GQ|Littler to serve as my extended legal team to advise on UK employment issues. Darren Isaacs and Jessica Lim are simply outstanding. They are client-centric, business-minded, and extremely responsive. I switched my UK outside counsel from a competing firm to GQ|Littler approximately two years ago because the advice I had been receiving was not practical. In contrast, GQ|Littler’s pragmatic approach and willingness to provide needed context for a non-UK audience has made it my go-to for all things UK employment.”

General Counsel

Global Business

“GQ|Littler is, undoubtedly, the premier boutique firm specializing in employment law for employers in London and beyond.  Laura Lobb stands out as one of the foremost practitioners in employment law. Her profound expertise and extensive experience contribute to making my professional journey truly enjoyable. With her involvement, I am confident in receiving top-notch advice and exceptional leadership. She will walk the extra mile for you. My interactions with Laura Lobb have been consistently outstanding. She goes above and beyond to assist you. I also value the genuine care and personal attention she provides, which sets her apart from those firms who treat you merely as a”

Cathy Grizzell, SVP & CHRO

Sesac Music Group

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“.  It’s truly refreshing to collaborate with professionals who invest in your well-being on a personal level.”

“I have worked with Philip Cameron and Ben Smith for over a year now, on two rounds of redundancies, a tribunal claim and other sensitive cases involving performance and disciplinary action. As the HRBP for employees in six countries, it is difficult to stay abreast of employment laws, so I find the support I get from Philip, Ben and GQ|Littler overall invaluable. Both Philip and Ben have been on hand to answer questions big or small. Their advice is always clear and pragmatic, with the intention of getting the best outcome for our business. They take the time to understand the intricacies of our industry and our company and how it might relate to the matter at hand. They are very quick to provide solutions and approach each case with tenacity and confidence. When it comes to employees and the law, most cases are delicate and need to be handled with care. When working with Philip and Ben I feel reassured that I am partnering with experts who understand the sensitive nature of their work while delivering the best results for our organisation.”

Nikki Bellofiore, HR Business Partner

BuzzFeed, Inc.

“We have worked with Deborah to resolve a number of legal matters across the entire spectrum of HR, people operations and recruitment. In particular, we appreciate the responsiveness and risk based / pragmatic approach. We enjoy working with GQ|Littler because it feels like we are working with a small practice with a strong client focus, whilst also giving us access to the global network of specialists which we utilise regularly.”

VP Operations

Cyber Security Client

“Paul Quain, Philip Cameron and Lisa Coleman consistently impress us with their exceptional service. We particularly value their expertise in complex employment litigation. Their ability to communicate strategies and solutions to complex problems succinctly and clearly builds great confidence for us and our stakeholders in the decisions taken based on their advice. We also genuinely enjoy working with them, making demanding situations far more manageable!”

Bill Smith, Senior EMEA Employment Counsel

Oracle

“The Group has been working with Philip Cameron and Chris Coombes for a number of years now; and the length of the relationship speaks volumes in itself. That they are experts in their field we take for granted but what sets them apart is the commerciality of the advice and the speed of service. They make us feel like we are their only client – and certainly their most important! We value the honesty of the advice and the practical solutions they offer us. They have made strong connections with our team such that they are now very much regarded as part of our cohort.”

Helen Mason, General Counsel

Morgan Sindall Group

“GQ|Littler has continued to be an excellent partner & advisor to all things related to Epiq’s international footprint. Raoul Parekh and Ben Smith have continually evolved their service and support model to meet the challenges and needs of Epiq’s global locations, entities, and employees. In fact, when Epiq had resignations of key HR personnel, GQ|Littler proposed a blended secondment of Littler attorneys across the globe which bridged Epiq’s gap until we backfilled those positions. This blended secondment was a huge success and helped to ensure that Epiq remained compliant with international employment regulations. The number of time zones covered by Littler’s associates in this program was amazing. Raoul, Ben, and their entire international team are exceptional partners to work with!”

Matthew Cates, Vice President, Legal

Epiq Global

“We were faced with quite an aggressive, unreasonable legal claim, driven by emotion. As a new business we were heavily reliant on the experience and steady hand of the GQ|Littler team (Philip Cameron, Josephine Rendall-Neal). They guided us through the legal process, with insight on what the law actually meant, how it applied to our situation and also the 'softer' considerations we should keep in mind. I'm confident in saying that GQ|Littler did their absolute best for us and cared about the outcome and us in equal measure. What I valued most about the relationship with GQ|Littler was dealing with actual human beings that gave you their time, expertise and benefit of experience. I would suggest that GQ|Littler have a strong value on emotional intelligence amongst their workforce, which is a valuable commodity. It allows them to marry the practicalities of the law with the realities of the case. Philip and Josephine are clear communicators, knowledgeable operators; and good people.”

Jack Bristow, Managing Director

J3 Advisory

“Dan Pollard is the stand-out partner. He is able to combine very deep technical skills with excellent commercial understanding, good judgement in forming and executing a negotiation strategy and innate people-skills. He is a pleasure to work with and able to smooth things over or ruffle feathers as required. Bottom line is that he is a highly effective and efficient animal and definitely someone you would rather have on your side!”

Managing Director

Investment Bank

“We have sought Philip Cameron's advice on two claims against us. No money was paid to either claimant and in one case the matter was dismissed with costs in our favour! An absolutely victorious litigator with the great GQ|Littler team supporting him. A rare double win in employment law and at all times a thoroughly reassuring experience being supported and guided by Philip and the GQ|Littler team in both matters.”

John Lord, Chairman

Neota Logic Inc.

“We always get sound, business friendly and commercially pragmatic advice from GQ|Littler. We have worked with them for several years and in that time, they have provided valuable advice and guidance on a variety of matters. Deborah Margolis is excellent and is very knowledge on sensitive and challenging employment issues. She is very strong both technically and commercially. She understands our business and her advice is always pragmatic, commercial and relevant. Deborah is very approachable and responsive, and always take the time to talk through our questions. We always feel confident and comfortable when working with Deborah and the rest of the GQ|Littler team.”

Smriti Sinha, General Counsel

Opus2

“We engaged GQ|Littler following the expansion of our business into the UK. The firm has been instrumental in helping our team get its arms around UK law and has skilfully handled all sorts of employee matters. Deborah Margolis is fantastic: a sharp, practical thinker who quickly discerns where we are, where we need to be, and how to help us get there. Her recommendations are tailored to our risk tolerance just as an in-house solicitor’s would be. If we could clone her to advise us in every geography, we would. The colleagues she has brought in to support on various matters have also been excellent - very responsive, pragmatic, and well able to adapt to shifting timelines and needs.”

Deputy General Counsel

Global Communications Company

“We have been instructing GQ|Littler on various employment matters including advice regarding restrictive covenant interpretation. The GQ|Littler team have been hugely supportive, consistently providing first class expertise. Their deep knowledge and understanding of our business and sector has been a true differentiating factor when compared to others in their ability to take a view and provide a truly tailored service offering. Sophie and Alison have been exceptional in their responsiveness and flexibility, being available on short notice and providing advice as per timeframes requested. We value their commerciality, pragmatism and technical expertise on quite complex and challenging matters and their ability to distil this to varying levels of the organisation in a way that is easily understood is invaluable. I have certainly felt very well looked after by the GQ|Littler team, they are hardworking, diligent and a pleasure to work with.”

Head of Legal

Banking Client

“We've been working with GQ|Littler for our employment legals for more than two years now and we're continually impressed by their prompt responses and professional manner. They've guided us through multiple international engagements, drafted numerous agreements, and seamlessly engaged regional counsel where required.”

Dr Ben Fielding, Co-founder

Gensyn