Alex Fisher
GoodwinAlex Fisher spearheads an ‘extremely knowledgeable and responsive’ team at Goodwin. Fisher has a wealth of experience in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including advising clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. The group is well-placed to advise on a wide variety of matters, such as on restructuring and redundancy processes, running investigations into employee complaints, and whistleblowing allegations. Other areas of expertise include advising on restrictive covenants.
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‘For a relatively new team, they handle some of the biggest and most interesting employment disputes currently around today. Alex Fisher is truly excellent - team spirited and a razor sharp lawyer.’
‘This team is particularly good at pragmatic and collaborative advice. Their understanding of the behaviours of people within a business based on culture creates advice that is protective and pragmatic. Ensuring a smooth navigation through issues.’
‘Exceptional pragmatism, understanding of my business and able to tailor advice to fit the culture and values of our business. Makes space for any urgent issues and ensures he's available when tricky situations arise. ’
‘We are an international company, so it has been good to move to Goodwin and have reps in different countries support us.’
‘Alex Fisher leads a small but very focused team at Goodwin.’
‘Alex Fisher is excellent. Always commercial and practical in his approach, responsive and client focused. ’
‘The advice is extremely personalised and the partners take the time to fully understand the context and explain plans of action.’
‘I recently worked with Alex Fisher and Akshay Chauhan. I value their professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise.’
Key clients
- Pento ApS
- TLC Worldwide
- Emeria Group
- Klaviyo Inc
- Hurst Point Group and Argentis Wealth Management
- Independent directors of the Telegraph Media Group and Spectator Media Group
- McWin Group
- Essential Pharma
- Event Store Limited
- Hopin LTD
Work highlights
- Instructed by Pento ApS in connection with HiBob’s acquisition of the company. The team advised on the employment aspects of the transaction.
- Instructed by TLC Worldwide, a global market leader in tech-enabled, experience-based reward campaigns and loyalty programmes, on bd-capital’s significant investment into the company.
- Instructed on Emeria Group’s acquisition of Chestertons for approximately £100m. The team advised on the employment aspects of the transaction.
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Alex Fisher