Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
US firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is recommended for advising on the employment issues arising from major M&A transactions. Sensitive investigations into senior executives’ conduct are also handled by the firm, as well as high level terminations and post-termination settlement agreements. The firm’s roster of large corporate clients includes Amazon, Asda and KKR & Co. James Cox, a cross-border employment matters expert, leads the team, supported by experienced associate Heather Gibbons.
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‘The team has a real depth of technical knowledge but are strong communicators who take a practical view. They provide strong advice, not essays on legal theory but they give you confidence that the technical thinking has been done in the background.’
‘James Cox is extremely technically knowledgeable but also practical in his approach. James gives you immediate confidence.’
‘James Cox leads a superb team of subject matter experts at Gibson Dunn. I worked for them on a long-running and high-profile restraint of trade case. I was enormously impressed by the deep sector knowledge and commitment of the team.’
‘James Cox has excellent depth of knowledge and top-notch commercial awareness.’
Key clients
- Elliott Investment Management L.P.
- KKR
- Veritas Funds
- Amazon
- Cinven
- Asda/Walmart
- Marubeni
- Investcorp
- Accenture
- Salesforce
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Cox