Wedlake Bell LLP works closely with HR directors and C-Suite executives on a variety of high-level and large-scale business changes. These include growth plans, business reorganisations, and the creation of bespoke remuneration structures. It also acts for employers and senior business leaders on complex Tribunal and High Court litigation. Bolstered by the arrival of Stephen Ravenscroft from Memery Crystal, it has extensive experience in conducting sensitive investigations into employee and senior executives’ conduct. Adam Grant is the practice head.
Testimonials
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‘A professional and trusted firm with all the resources I need. I see them almost as an internal department of the company!'
‘I work mainly with Adam Grant. He and his team are professional, immediately reactive to any query, obviously knowledgeable and always considered.’
‘The team are commercially focused and aware of managing business risk, detailed in presenting options and guidance on best approach.'
‘Adam Grant has an excellent knowledge of our business, thanks to his taking the time to understand key stakeholders, requirements and risk appetite.'
- 'Jemma Pugh has an excellent focus on compliance whilst delivering commercial objectives. Excellent communicator and advisor.'
‘Jemma Pugh's advice on a range of HR issues helps us manage risk and grow our business. Her calm demeanour and approachability combine with a steely determination to make it happen for us.’
‘Commercial and cost-conscious approach which gives practical solutions to the problems presented. Stephen Ravenscroft is a high calibre lawyer with a wealth of experience who always gives sound advice. Calm and authoritative at all times.’
‘Professional team.’
Key clients
- The Royal Academy of Arts
- Auriens
- Aquent LLC
- Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC
- Sterling Check
- J O Hambro Capital Management Limited (group company of ASX listed firm Perpetual Limited)
- Atlas Air Inc./Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Inc
- Cyber Hunters
- Nitro Software
- Windward Ltd (AIM listed)
- The London Chamber of Commerce
Work highlights
- Advising JO Hambro Capital Management on a wide range of UK employment matters.
- Conducting an investigation for its client, an international investment firm, into financial impropriety at the most senior level, with employment, regulatory and corporate governance implications and consequences.
- Advising the members of chartered accountancy and business services firm Gravita III LLP (formerly Carter Backer Winter) on the employment aspects of its sale to Gravita, a portfolio company of European tech investor Tenzing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Grant