PwC LLP represents a range of household names in restructurings, HR matters and industrial relations, often with a cross-border element. The team is led by Chris Perkins, who is experienced in advising on global HR policy implementation, compliance and recruitment. He is supported by litigator Ed Stacey, who handles pay disputes and discrimination claims. Industrial relations expert Tom Williams and barrister Tilly Harries are also core parts of the team.
Testimonials
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‘Their position within one of the Big Four accounting firms gives them a particular edge in dealing with employment matters. As one might expect, they are extremely thorough and highly competent, very alive to the clients' needs, and also very good at task, time and costs management.’
‘They have consistently provided excellent analysis and advice on a range of employment law matters. The team is responsive, efficient and always goes the extra mile to ensure that the case is well-prepared and fully thought through.’
‘Tom Williams has excellent strategic insight and understanding in complex industrial relations disputes.’
‘The team are extremely professional and their advice has been exemplary. I highly recommend them.’
‘Rebekah Primrose has been my main contact for almost three years. She always answers queries quickly and is willing to have video calls at short notice when urgent advice is needed.’
‘Practical group of employment lawyers able to deliver effective and efficient legal advice.’
‘Excellent team members; very commercially minded and client-friendly.’
‘Tom Williams - a very strong lawyer.’
Key clients
- Health & Safety Executive
- Transport for London
- VFX Financial plc
- Lookers plc
- London School of Health & Tropical Medicine
- John Lewis Partnership
- BBC
- British Airways
- GE
- Arcline Investment Management
Work highlights
- Advising a general insurance company on managing and resolving a contentious pay dispute with Unite the Union.
- Supporting an FS business with a major restructuring exercise affecting 400+ jobs in the UK.
- Advising a multinational conglomerate on a number of the HR legal aspects of the separation of a number of its businesses, providing advice across 30 countries.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Perkins