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Viberts acts for both employers and employees across a range of matters, frequently acting for employees bringing matters to the tribunal, and supporting corporate clients regarding contractual issues and matters tied to the arrivals and departures of senior staff. Leading the group is Vicky Milner, a first port of call for a number of senior executives bringing claims of discrimination and psychiatric injury, with experience appearing before both tribunals and the Royal Court. Rebecca De Freitas is increasingly active on contentious employment matters, advising both employers and employees on discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'A highly professional team, with a highly personal approach.'
  • 'Strong personalities, leading each meeting with sound advice. Proactive in making suggestions and coming up with innovative solutions.'
  • 'Whenever I call Viberts I am treated as a valued client, the team is quick to respond and follow up swiftly and one call is enough to reach the right person to get the right advice without me having to chase or follow up.'
  • 'Vicky Milner is always quick to respond to our queries, makes time for our call and swiftly gets to the crux of the issue however complex the situation may be and provides practical and pragmatic solutions.'
  • 'They are highly professional and very well versed in their field - continually focused on working in the client's best interests throughout. They are very realistic and great at expectation management. Their people are definitely the key differentiator.'
  • 'Vicky Milner has boundless energy, determination and desire to get the right outcome whilst still managing expectations around possible outcomes.'
  • 'The team is very accessible and provides helpful over-the-telephone logistical advice, as well as constructive and high quality legal advice.'
  • 'The individuals are pleasant, personable and approachable, leaving those who require advice feeling supported whilst reducing their anxiety regarding their circumstances.'

Key clients

  • Given the sensitive and confidential nature of employment law work, all of our matters are non-publishable.

Work highlights

  • Advised a trade union on action taken by a public sector employer which potentially undermined the collective bargaining process.
  • Represented a financial services product provider on breaches of restrictive covenants by a former employer, and action taken by a competitor to induce breach of contract in Royal Court litigation.
  • Worked across jurisdictions in connection with the move of an ultra-high net worth employee to Jersey.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vicky Milner

Other key lawyers

Paul Wilson, Rebecca De Freitas