Fox Williams LLP
Recommended for its ‘breadth of practice’, Fox Williams LLP advises senior executives across a range of industries, with particular focus on the financial sector. The firm's core work ranges from cross-jurisdictional sex and race discrimination cases, to contentious departure work and breach of contract claims. Team head Joanna Chatterton is noted for her expertise in complex and high-value whistleblowing claims, as well as her knowledge in regulatory law. Jane Mann is ’much respected,’ for her handling of commercial settlements, departures and corporate restructuring, particularly in the banking and professional services sectors. Other key team members include Aron Pope and David Murphy.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong relationship-based law firm with good technical capability and breadth of practice to provide relevant support.’
‘Jane Mann is hugely experienced and much respected. She is an excellent adviser in complex and high-value senior executive disputes.’
‘The knowledge and skill of people within the organisation that can be called on quickly and effectively was impressive. Their strength is their collective knowledge.'
Work highlights
- Acted for Mike Curless on his application to the Court of Appeal for disclosure of information over which Shell claimed legal professional privilege.
- Represented Zhoufang Wei, a senior banker, at a hearing in the Employment Tribunal in which she argued that the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce had discriminated against her on the grounds of her sex.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanna Chatterton