Charles Russell Speechlys LLP handles a range of mandates for senior executives, with particular expertise in advisory work. The team also handles contentious exits and unfair dismissals, and acts in Employment Tribunal claims. Team head Nick Hurley is well versed in a breadth of discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing claims. Michael Powner‘s workload spans the full range of employment-related issues, including disciplinary proceedings and harassment claims. Another key member of the team is Trevor Bettany.
Testimonials
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- 'The practice is very focused upon obtaining justice for ex-employees and is sympathetic to the pressures faced by individuals when facing multinational firms in employment disputes.'
- 'Nick Hurley has a pragmatic and practical approach, which combined with his extensive experience makes him a very good judge of the best course of action to take.'
- 'I was very impressed by their flexibility.'
- 'I have worked with Nick Hawkins, who was brilliant. He's the ideal senior associate and no doubt one to watch for the future. He's got a really strong legal understanding, excellent manner with clients, and is acutely aware of the particular sensitivities of senior executive work.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Hurley