Charles Russell Speechlys LLP acts for major corporates and professional services firms. It also frequently manages high-value employment issues for its private wealth clients. In addition, it is recommended for its work on complex senior executives exits and severance negotiations. It works for a broad range of investment banks, asset and management businesses, as well as other entities including hedge funds and online exchange platforms. Practice head Nick Hurley is highly regarded.
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Testimonials
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‘I think the team are unique in their care, speed and attentiveness to their clients.’
- 'Nick Hurley is a master negotiator. He is relentless, gutsy and deeply commercial.'
- 'Emily Chalkley is brilliant; she is the perfect all-rounder with attention to deal, great client care skills and masses of technical knowledge.’
Key clients
- Odey
- Pearson
- Wagamama
- Hotel Chocolat
- Kyndryl
- Parkson Mobile
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
- PrimeRevenue
- Belron
- Aon
Work highlights
- Working closely with Belron’s in-house legal and HR teams advising on a wide range of matters, including redundancy, internal reorganisations, and post-termination restrictions.
- Acting as adviser to a multinational computer console and game publisher for more than 23 years and have seen it through PlayStation consoles 2 though to 5 in that time.
- Acts for Amundi, which is the largest asset manager in Europe, on a wide range of UK and cross-border employment matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Hurley