Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Client SatisfactionThe ‘very effective’ team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP is skilled at handling large-scale work in the employment arena. It is particularly well-known for its work on maritime matters, and is receiving an increased number of instructions on crewing issues. In addition, it is adept at handling matters in other sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and technology. Under the joint leadership of Devan Khagram and Anna Robinson, it is highly active for multinationals.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Devan Khagram: able to cut through the incredibly complex to make it straightforward and simple. Aarti Jagpal: incredibly responsive, identifies key commercial points from the start, a great pleasure to work with.'
‘Devan Khagram is an excellent employment lawyer, and able to provide support and guidance through often sensitive employment matters.’
‘Devan Khagram. Very skilled lawyer on cross border and international law issues. Deals with international clients on issues of private international law in an employment context. Very experienced in maritime disputes.’
‘I have had the pleasure of working with Devan Khagram and Anna Robinson, who have shown their ability to provide well reasoned and properly thought out advice.'
'The team works well together, demonstrating a blend of thorough expertise and a strong, people-oriented approach.'
Key clients
- PGS Exploration (UK) Ltd
- Cool Company Management Limited
- Circle Gas Limited
- Virgin Voyages (Cruises)
- Golar Management Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Dana Petroleum on the employment aspects of a Sales and Purchase Agreement with NEO Energy.
- Advised Taylor Maritime Group Limited and Temeraire Holding (MI) Limited on the c.$13.5m sale of Taylor Maritime Management Limited and Tamar Ship Management Limited to a subsidiary of Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Devan Khagram, Anna Robinson