Michael Leftley heads the practice at Addleshaw Goddard, which focuses on strategic HR issues for clients. It continues to be busy advising on a range of issues such as complex litigation, business protection, and boardroom issues. In addition, it is recommended for its work on investigations, global mobility issues, major projects and compliance matters. Its biggest markets are in financial services, retail and consumer, energy and transport. The group also has a significant practice advising on HR issues on inbound investment from the U.S. Richard Yeomans and Sarah Harrop are recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Sarah Harrop is excellent. Super responsive and available and gives very commercially aware pragmatic advice. ’
‘The employment practice is a commercially savvy one, bringing to life employment legislation compliance, reputational protection and commercial decision-making to deliver value for my business.'
‘Richard Yeomans is the reason that I use AG. His ability to cultivate relationships with me and my team engenders us to work with AG.’
- 'The team are responsive and have expertise in lots of different areas. The team dealing with our Tribunal work are always willing to discuss any questions and suggestions and will work with us to find the best solution whilst bearing in mind our position.'
- 'Richard in particular is extremely responsive and has a very pragmatic and commercial approach, which is very helpful for us as a client. We always appreciate Richard's support and practical views on the various issues we've brought to him over the years.'
Key clients
- British Airways Plc
- Urenco Group of Companies
- Rathbones Group plc
- Anglo American plc
- Miller Insurance
- BlackBerry Group of Companies
- Nationwide Building Society
- Global Media Group Services Limited
- HSBC Holdings group Companies
- Co-operative Group Companies
- Royal Mail Group of Companies
- PGL Travel Limited
Work highlights
- Advising British Airways on unfair dismissal and unlawful inducement claim brought by 700 claimants.
- Advising on the employment aspects of Rathbones' £800m acquisition of Investec Wealth and Investment.
- Advising Nationwide on the employment aspects of the transfer of its financial planning business to Aegon.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Leftley