Walkers handles a varied array of mandates for clients from a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, construction, technology, aviation and financial services. The group has notable expertise in whistleblowing matters, internal investigations and harassment claims. Susan Battye leads the practice with her extensive knowledge of senior management issues, corporate redundancies and restructurings. Jennifer Bassett is another standout member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Walkers team is good at separating form from substance and identifying the real issues.’
- ‘Susan Battye, partner at the Walkers, brings lots of experience and responsiveness when dealing with the various issues.’
- ‘The employment team were incredibly helpful in a challenging situation. The advice provided was practical and easy to follow.’
- ‘Susan Battye was at hand and available through a difficult time for the organisation. She was practical, pragmatic and aware of the financial and time constraints that we were working under. She was a pleasure to deal with and took the concerns out of the situation.’
- ‘Dedicated team to support clients and handle queries promptly. Very easy to work with, keen to understand client requirements and needs.’
- ‘The employment team at Walkers are very pragmatic and results-driven.’
- ‘Susan Battye is excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She works with clients well to understand their needs and circumstances. She is pragmatic in her approach and guides clients on different avenues. She is collaborative with other colleagues and also has strong connections to other jurisdictions should a complex case require.’
- ‘Good understanding of the subject matter and good customer care.’
Key clients
- Oakley Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Oakley Capital Limited on the multi-jurisdictional share purchase of Phenna Group.
- Advised a fund and corporate administration services provider on the post-acquisition harmonisation of employee contracts and handbooks, and an employment law compliance review.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Susan Battye