Ashurst has considerable experience of advising on complex employment matters, and on LLP issues, for its large number of financial services sector clients. Working closely with its dispute resolution team, it continues to advise on numerous employment relations and litigation matters. A significant part of the practice is providing employment advice on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. Crowley Woodford and Ruth Buchanan jointly head the department. The group frequently advises on other issues such as board-level hires and departures.
Testimonials
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‘Ruth Buchanan is professional, friendly and open. She has great communication skills. She is able to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding risks, ensuring our team understands the potential outcomes and risks associated.’
‘The employment practice are a delight to work with. They communicate complex areas of law in a straightforward manner. They are commercial in approach and on-hand when deadlines are tight. We always receive a first class service from their team.’
Key clients
- IVC Evidensia
- CBRE
Work highlights
- Advised IVC Evidensia on its divestment of eight veterinary practices to five different buyers. As part of the divestment, four veterinary practices were sold to the investor, Perwyn.
- Advised CBRE on its purchase of the business and assets of Sera Global. Sera novated all relevant client contracts, with relevant staff moving from Sera to CBRE.