Led by Matthew Howse, the team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP has a strong reputation for its work on high-value and complex whistleblowing and discrimination claims, and investigations. The practice is also known for its advice on team moves, and restrictive covenant cases. In addition, the group has been undertaking trade union work for clients in the food and retail sectors. Louise Skinner advises clients across a wide range of contentious, investigative and advisory matters in sectors such as financial services, life sciences, sports, and entertainment.
Testimonials
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‘Knowledge, depth of commercial understanding. Their employment law experience is extensive and always adds value.'
- 'The team's responsiveness is impressive - fast turnaround on drafting and advice, they give pragmatic advice that advances the client's interests but always within a reputational impact "how would this look" context. 'A' players, all of them.’
‘Louise Skinner and the employment law team are genuine partners who understand business, investor and regulator demands and bring confidence and clarity to all they advise on.'
‘Very commercial and responsive, feels like an extension of the in house team.’
‘Louise Skinner is commercial and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Millicom, Inc.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented global telecommunications company Millicom and certain of its current and former employees as the respondents to an appeal heard in the Court of Appeal (Michael Clifford v Millicom Services UK Limited & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 50).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Howse