Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP enjoys a strong reputation in the senior executive space, regularly advising those in the financial services, insurance, medical, legal and accounting sectors. The team is distinguished by its specialist expertise in discrimination and whistleblowing matters, as well as sensitive matters involving sexual harassment. Overseeing the practice, Gareth Brahams is highly skilled in acting for senior finance professionals and senior executives in discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Other notable members of the practice include Claire Dawson, who specialises in employment litigation; Paula Chan, whose expertise lies in high-value exits and tribunal and High Court claims in the context of sexual harassment, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract; Polly Rodway, who is a key contact for senior executives working in the media, financial services, insurance and legal sectors; Nick Wilcox who has a wealth of experience in regulatory employment disputes; Clare Brereton, who assists clients with matters involving disability discrimination and work-related personal injury claims; and Samantha Prosser, who has a particular specialism in advising consultants and senior healthcare professionals on whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.
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‘BDBF was recommended to me by a personal contact that had heard great things about the BDBF team from their other clients. When I interacted with various members of their team I felt a sense of continuity in our conversations - it felt fluid and easy when dealing with multiple people. Everyone was kept in the loop on my case and there were never any knowledge gaps on what had been shared.’
‘I really enjoyed working with Polly Rodway. Polly is exceptional at what she does. She is able to take personal, emotional situations in combination with the data and facts to craft what is a compelling and effective case for her clients.’
‘Very smoothly and seamlessly run. Very transparent communication on scoping, pricing and good handover across the team.’
‘I found the technical expertise exceptional, the outcome strategy compelling, and the commercial approach pragmatic in terms of what I wanted to achieve. Overall, I was facing concerning corporate conduct and I felt that BDBF helped me bring together a very strong approach and strategy and having their capability and name in my corner put me in a very strong position. Ultimately, I attained a great outcome that I do not think I would have achieved alone or with another firm.’
'Gareth Brahams is the go-to solicitor for high-value claims involving senior executives. His tactical acumen and legal knowledge are unsurpassed in the City. Sam Prosser is an experienced and personable employment law litigator who inspires confidence from her clients, with an encyclopaedic grasp of the papers. An absolute superstar.'
'Nick Wilcox is a tower of strength for individual clients. Highly deft and human in his approach to dealing with clients, but totally commercial. Clare Brereton is a really wonderful partner working for individuals and senior executives. Very thoughtful but pragmatic and direct. Clients find her super-supportive.'
'BDBF manage to combine the excellence and professionalism of a top City firm with the client care of a small practice. They combine legal knowledge with tactical nous and are relentless in pursuing justice and fairness.'
'Claire Dawson is an outstanding partner - her approach combines professionalism with compassion and she is efficient, effective and supportive.'
Key clients
- Rob Gagliardi (Evolution)
- Tony Danker (CBI)
- Santiago Corredoira-Jack (Veon)
Work highlights
- Represented Rob Gagliardi in the first employment anti-suit injunction obtained under the new jurisdictional regime that applies post-Brexit, preventing his former employer Evolution from taking further steps in its claim against Mr Gagliardi in New York.
- Acted for Tony Danker, the Director-General of the CBI, in his High Court breach of contract claim.
- Represented Santiago Corredoira-Jack in a dispute relating to bonuses with his employer, Veon.
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Gareth Brahams