GQ | LITTLER
Boutique employment law firm GQ | LITTLER advises a number of major international corporate clients on matters including tribunal litigation, post-transactional restructuring and ongoing internal matters. The practice is jointly headed by board-level crisis management specialist Paul Quain, the transaction support-focussed Daniel Pollard, internal employment matters expert Richard Harvey and Darren Isaacs, who splits his work between the firm’s London and Dublin offices. Highly experienced litigator and restrictive covenants expert Sophie Vanhegan is a further name to note. Laura Lobb, Deborah Margolis and Nicola James are also integral.
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Testimonials
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‘GQ Littler is probably the best boutique employment law firm in London. They fight complex and cutting-edge cases, and have unparalleled commercial judgment. There is quality in their most junior associates right up to their leading partners.’
‘The team are extremely responsive and make themselves available whenever works for the client. Their advice is always pragmatic, measured and supportive. They are really friendly and I feel very confident talking to them about any employee issue that we're dealing with. I always feel clear on next steps and how to implement the advice they have given.’
‘Deborah Margolis is an exceptional lawyer and professional. She takes the time to understand your organisation, you as the client and tailors her responses and advice to ensure you feel heard and supported.’
‘On the whole the team at GQ|Littler is top notch - responsive, competent and business-focused. Whenever we've needed to enlist their services, they are promptly available and able to assist in meeting our needs.’
‘In particular, Deborah Margolis has proven an outstanding advisor and confidant. She is bright, highly competent and yet pragmatic and business-focused.’
‘I have worked with the GQ Littler team for many years and despite their growth, their service and support has never changed. They are responsive and available when needed. They work quickly to provide the advice needed ensuring it is considered and comprehensive. The team are engaging, experts in their field and they support us with ad-hoc queries and structured initiatives such as diversity & inclusion training.’
‘Darren Isaacs is one in a million. He has an in depth knowledge of his subject and his approach is always constructive, knowledgeable and compassionate. Every instruction we give will have an impact on an individual's life after all.’
‘Exceptional collaboration and service.’
Key clients
- Uber BV
- Overbury plc
- Omnipresent Group Limited
- Morgan Sindall Group PLC
- Integra Insurance Solutions Limited
- Inizio Health
- HDI Global Speciality SE
- Harrison Parrott Limited
- Hannover RE UK Life Branch
- Globalization Partners Limited
- Epiq Systems Limited
- E A Gibson Shipbrokers Limited
- Cytel Inc
- Commonwealth Secretariat
- Commerzbank AG
- Capitolis Inc
- Argo Management Services Limited
- ZOLL Medical Corporation
- Moderna
- Meitar
- Charles River Associates
- Mimecast
- Onefootball GmbH
- Whole Foods Market
Work highlights
- Defending a high value Employment Tribunal (ET) claim for Commerzbank AG which has been through various stages of appeal and which potentially raises new law on TUPE.
- Supporting Omnipresent with their growth as an organisation by co-ordinating and providing bespoke advice in relation to key employment law topics in 60+ countries across the globe.
- Advising Mimecast in relation to the UK employment aspects of the implementation of its acquisition by Permira.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Quain, Darren Isaacs, Daniel Pollard, Richard Harvey