Anna Carey
Taylor Wessing LLPThe ‘extremely responsive’ team at Taylor Wessing LLP acts for a significant number of tech and life sciences company. It is one of the leading UK law firms for venture capital-backed tech companies setting up in the UK, and has a strong reputation in the financial services sector. Led by US-UK partner Paul Callaghan, the group provides Europe-wide support to major companies which are headquartered in the US and Canada. It has deep expertise in advising on complex investigations, as well as political and reputationally sensitive matters. Other areas of focus include advising on employee data privacy and diversity. Anna Carey is also recommended.
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‘Helen Farr and Roxane Davey are not afraid to answer when confronted with a difficult question. A very refreshing approach!’
‘Strength lies in giving practical legal solutions. Settlement options are evaluated and TW ensures that there never arises a loss situation for employers. I would highlight Sean Nesbitt.'
‘Great team - very responsive and pragmatic in their employment law advice. Sean Nesbitt is exceptionally good - very reactive to issues as they occur.’
'We mainly work with Sean Nesbitt as our main point of contact. He has well-developed team members that give excellent advice. He is able to adapt his approach to assist different departments and internal stakeholders in our business.’
‘The Taylor Wessing team are knowledgeable and trustworthy partners to our business. Joe Aiston is very responsive, knowledgeable, and provides practical solutions to our business.'
‘Wonderful law firm with young high potentials and experienced partners. Always on the lookout for innovative solutions. Paul Callaghan is my go-to employment lawyer in the UK. He understands businesses and delivers hands-on advice, even in complex legal matters.’
‘Excellent client service. Work outstandingly hard for clients and are very calm and professional. Helen Farr is especially good at dealing with clients and guiding them through the litigation process.’
‘Paul Callaghan's team have for many years been the go-to team for US clients in the UK market, in particular in the tech and biotech sectors. They are the market leaders in this space.’
Key clients
- British Airways Pension Services Limited
- Ola Cabs Limited
- Marshall Group AB and Marshall Amplification PLC
- The Emmes Company LLC
- Acquia
- Piper Sandler Limited
- Portage Ventures and Fidelity International Strategic Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised Zound Industries International AB in respect of the employment aspects of its purchase of the entire share capital of Marshall Amplification PLC.
- Advising Ola, a leading ride provider, dealing with hundreds of claims under several group claims coordinated by claimant lawyers, Leigh Day, in the wake of the Uber worker status litigation seeking to establish that their drivers are workers.
- Advised a multinational business developing and marketing consumer products on investigations into two separate incidents of alleged sexual harassment and sex discrimination at its clients.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Callaghan