Level Law
Level Law fields a team of 'senior heavyweight specialists' who are well versed in representing senior executives, particularly those operating within the TV and film sector. The team is jointly headed up by Elizabeth Johnson and John Reid, who handle contentious departures and arrivals, assist with employment contract negotiations, and advise on reputation management issues. The team also acts in discrimination cases pertaining to neurodiversity.
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Testimonials
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‘Elizabeth Johnson stands out in the team. She understands issues and objectives as if they are her own and she can disentangle and simplify complicated matters with ease. A calm, knowledgeable and smart employment lawyer who is a tenacious negotiator with attention to detail.'
‘John Reid has had a thriving senior executive practice for decades. He is focused, commercial and dedicated.'
‘The employment practice has a solid and impressive team of senior heavyweight specialists as well as sharp juniors and supportive assistants. Together they provide a seamless operation and efficient service.'
‘Elizabeth Johnson is exceptional, professional and incredibly commercially astute. She is able to put clients immediately at ease and understand their objectives. She provides fast, pragmatic and sensible advice and is very impressive from start to finish.’
Work highlights
- Advised on non-player senior executive contracts as part of the acquisition of a premier league football club.
- Advised on the exit of a CEO from an internationally-recognised company.
- Advised a senior executive on associated discrimination arising from the invisible disability post-traumatic stress disorder of a child.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elizabeth Johnson, John Reid