Cains

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The employment team at Cains provides advice to employers on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including those surrounding disciplinary and performance matters, particularly for senior employees. Additionally, the firm regularly advises on the employment and data protection aspects of cross-jurisdictional acquisitions and restructuring. Katherine Sheerin has significant experience in both the Isle of Man and the UK, where she specialises in technically complex matters regarding senior terminations, restructuring and equality issues.  She is supported by recently-promoted senior associate Kirsten Porter, who acts for both employers and employees across a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

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  • ‘They were very helpful in resolving a particular and tricky issue including entering into discussions direct with the other party.’

  • ‘The practice excels in understanding the needs of clients, especially those operating across multiple jurisdictions. We have experienced a commercial approach that is client-focused, and understands the balance between legal compliance and practical appplication.’

  • ‘The team is very professional and most importantly spend time making sure they understand the client's needs. We really feel we have consultants who are trustworthy, collaborative and provide practical solutions to our business needs.’

  • ‘Katherine Sheerin and her team have been outstanding in providing legal consultancy services to our company. They are approachable, take time to understand the business needs which is very helpful as they provide the right and insightful solutions to our particular problems.’

  • ‘Good availability and responsiveness. Enjoyable to work with. Very experienced practitioners’

  • ‘The individuals in the employment team are experts in their field. They are very knowledgeable about employment law in various jurisdictions and are dual qualified in Isle of Man and UK, which are the areas I require advice in. They truly care about the service they provide their clients. They are direct, diligent and empathetic. Katherine Sheerin is a fantastic partner and a true asset to the team, driving the employment law services - excellent and knowledgeable support provided every time.’

  • ‘Katherine Sheerin is our go to employment lawyer for Isle of Man employment queries.’

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Katherine Sheerin

Other key lawyers

Kirsten Porter