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Fox Williams LLP

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Fox Williams LLP assists a range of corporate clients with the management of potential claims by senior employees – often with a reputationally sensitive angle – as well as assisting with employment restructuring following M&A deals and takeovers. The team is led by Joanna Chatterton, a specialist in employment and regulatory crossover work in the financial services and partnerships space. David Murphy, who is experienced in investigations work, is also key, as is fintech specialist Aron Pope.

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  • ‘Fox Williams differentiates itself through their experience representing both sides of the corporate/executive table. Through this comprehensive experience, FW is able to foresee the full gamut of risks and scenarios at an early stage of a case and provides tactical advice to avoid potential pitfalls.’

  • ‘I have worked with Jane Mann and her associates including Kimberly Dennis on a number of complex cases over several years and firms. Jane's ferocious intellect, ability to see round corners and influence even the most reluctant of clients to the merits of her advice is second to none..’

  • ‘I think Fox Williams stands out from other employment lawyers in that they become part of your business. They seek to understand all key issues and are able to tailor bespoke solutions very quickly. They think ahead and plan for each outcome, giving us as clients a choice.'

  • ‘We work mainly with Aron Pope, who really stands out to me as an extremely commercial and pragmatic employment lawyer.'

  • ‘Fox Williams is always very responsive and very helpful. The team has a very broad range of employment knowledge and experience.’

  • ‘We work with David Murphy, Tom Pennington-Hare and Kimberly Dennis. We find all three to be highly professional and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Fox Williams delivers excellent, pragmatic and commercial advice, through a reassuring client service model that delivers known and appropriately experienced contacts every time. We work in close partnership to deliver well-considered and well-executed outcomes.’

  • ‘Available and knowledgeable team, able to think commercially and quickly grasp clients' needs.'

Key clients

  • MS Amlin
  • Bank Leumi
  • Aldermore Bank
  • Ascot Racecourse
  • Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP
  • Quorsus
  • Savannah Energy Plc
  • Pockit
  • Falcon Chambers (Barristers)
  • Brain Labs Digital Ltd
  • Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Work highlights

  • Appointed by the CBI to conduct an independent investigation into allegations about its Director General published in the Guardian newspaper.
  • Advised an insurance underwriter in connection with the employment law and FS and Lloyds’ regulatory implications involved in the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by a senior underwriter, his dismissal and subsequent proceedings for unfair dismissal and sex discrimination.
  • Advising the London office of a global law firm in connection with potential age and disability discrimination claim arising from a decision to de-equitize a partner.

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Jane Mann

Hall of fameFox Williams LLP

Jane is a partner in the employment department, specialising in all aspects of employment law for employers, senior executives and partners with a particular focus on the financial, insurance and professional services sectors. Handles complex and difficult matters which require experience, judgement and a deep knowledge of the many different aspects of law relating to human resources. Expert in dealing with complex employment litigation for both employers and individuals.

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joanna Chatterton

Other key lawyers

David Murphy, Jane Mann, Aron Pope, Kimberly Dennis, Tom Pennington-Hare

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