Kevin McCavish heads the practice at Shoosmiths LLP, which helps a variety of employers on a wide range of issues. It has particular expertise in GDPR/data subject access requests, and other areas such as advising on trade union matters. It is skilled too at supporting the firm’s corporate, commercial and litigation teams when there are disposals, acquisitions, investments and outsourcings affecting its clients. These deals often have an international element. In addition, the team has a substantial tribunal litigation caseload.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Shoosmiths LLP have a talented and growing employer practice in London. They provide great value and a very strong, personal level of service.’

  • ‘Karen Mortenson is a really talented lawyer, with great legal knowledge and judgment. She provides a first-class service for her clients, and misses nothing.’

  • ‘Kevin McCavish is one of the most knowledgeable and effective lawyers I have ever worked with (if not the most!). He has good availability and will always call back, helping to manage complex cases through to completion.' 

  • ‘They balance the need for pragmatism and risk extremely well. They have a high level of empathy for day to day commercial challenges and adapt their approach accordingly.’

  • ‘The employment law team is top quality, providing pragmatic as well as commercial and legal advice. The partner gets to know the clients and their organisational cultures, and advice reflects sensitivities.’

  • ‘Kevin McCavish is an excellent employment lawyer, second to none. His advice is timely, apposite and always reliable.’

  • 'I value the support and advice given by Kevin, and he will always make time for a call to discuss anything I may have concerns about. Kevin is very personable and highly professional.'
  • 'I have worked with Kevin McCavish - excellent and a pleasure to work with. The firm's approach is business-like and user-friendly, dispenses with unnecessary formality and provides a streamlined approach.'

Key clients

  • Goldsmiths, University of London
  • The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Sosei Heptares
  • WiredScore UK Limited
  • Miroma Group Limited
  • Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited
  • The National Trust
  • Calor Gas Limited
  • ABN-AMRO UK Ltd
  • Almacantar Limited
  • Principal Global Investors Ltd
  • Global Switch
  • Softbank
  • The Estates Office, Shoreditch
  • Cordiant Capital
  • Acadian Asset Management LLC
  • Jacobs UK Limited
  • The Courtauld Institute of Art
  • J.M. Finn & Co Ltd
  • Mattel
  • Bank of China
  • The GelBottle
  • ICON
  • MJ Maillis
  • Calibre Scientific Inc
  • Far Bank Enterprises
  • Security Industry Authority
  • Airline Strategy Group Inc

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kevin McCavish

Other key lawyers

Karen Mortenson