The team at Irwin Mitchell is praised for its ‘pragmatic approach’. It has considerable experience of advising international entities, and has a particular focus on matters involving German, French, Austrian and American companies. The department's specialist further education employment practice continues to thrive. Sybille Steiner advises on the full range of employment issues under English and German law. Steiner is adept at advising diplomatic missions, and on issues in the manufacturing and retail sectors.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Irwin Michell are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and clear on the advice and guidance they give.’
‘The team have the ability to explain my needs in terminology I can understand and are there to help with any questions I have.’
‘Excellent and professional service provided by Sybille Steiner, with in-depth knowledge of both the English and German legal context. Highly recommended!’
‘A fantastic team doing fantastic work. Irwin Mitchell are well and truly on the map. Key strengths include the ability to field a talented and bespoke team for every case, they understand the law but also offer sound and practical commercial outcomes for a diverse roster of clients.’
‘Sybille Steiner is terrific, a go-to for international employment cases involving difficult issues of state or diplomatic immunity.’
‘The team are always helpful and available. Good communication.’
‘Sybille is always clear and straight to the point. She listens well and provides great support. Working with her is easy, and she is always knowledgeable with on the spot answers.’
Key clients
- Association of Colleges
- Gatwick Airport Ltd
- Diesel Technic UK & Ireland
- Costa Coffee
- Linde Material Handling (UK) Limited
- Simon Hegele Logistics & Service Limited
- Europa Worldwide Group
- WINT-WI Limited
- Italia Conti
Work highlights
- Acting as the sole legal provider of employment law services to Gatwick Airport Limited and have been since 2021.
- Advises Europa Worldwide Limited on the full suite of employment law.
- Advises Linde material Handling on the full suite of employment law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sybille Steiner, Shah Qureshi