Acting for a client roster which includes financial services companies and senior executives, Ogier is able to assist clients facing tribunal proceedings around unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, in addition to providing advice on the employment aspects of mergers and restructurings, including redundancies. Practice head Rachel DeSanges frequently appears before employment tribunals, with further expertise relating to directors’ duties and the relocation of senior executives. Helen Ruelle handles a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including immigration, business licensing and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I have found the team to be thoughtful, hard-working, clever and client focused.'
  • 'Rachel DeSanges is an absolute star. She is insightful and results-driven. She thinks deeply about cases and is very strategic.'
  • 'All the individuals I dealt with were very prompt in there responses and happy to answer any queries I had in a calm and practical manner. Rachel DeSanges has often provided very insightful HR training.'
  • 'Rachel DeSanges is very responsive and diligent in her work. She demonstrates a high level of legal acumen, combined with a generally practical approach.'
  • 'Ogier's specialist employment lawyers are my first port of call for employment matters.'
  • 'Rachel DeSanges is strategically and commercially astute. As a true employment specialist, she is well organised, responsive and creates a very good rapport with clients and fellow professionals. I have no hesitation in endorsing her.'
  • 'Strong, sensible advice, delivered promptly and in a professional manner.'
  • 'Rachel DeSanges is very responsive, delivering clear advice which we were able to implement to diffuse and resolve a difficult situation.'

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rachel DeSanges

Other key lawyers

Helen Ruelle