Sara Wilson
Charles Russell Speechlys LLPWith a client portfolio comprising regional, national, and international businesses, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP covers the full gamut of employment issues. Sara Wilson helms the practice and has a growing focus on the healthcare sector in addition to being a go-to advisor for high-net-worth individuals. Another key contact in the group is Kelly Evans, whose expertise covers whistleblowing, business transfers and grievance issues, amongst others. Syma Spanjers left the firm for an in-house position in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The employment team at Charles Russell Speechlys is incredibly easy to work with. They always respond promptly and provide good, pragmatic, commercial advice which is invaluable.’
‘Sara Wilson and Kelly Evans are excellent in their field and have provided timely and excellent advice whenever we have needed it.’
‘They are just so easy to deal with, friendly and personable, but with superb advice. I cannot prosper them highly enough.’
‘A willingness to listen to a unique issue.’
‘The employment team has a great knowledge and understanding on employment law, are always able to discuss matters diplomatically to enable the right course of action to be taken.’
‘The team's strengths are their ability to quickly understand a specific issue and clearly guide us through the process to get resolution. They are quite specific and direct in their feedback as to where the risks are.’
‘Sara Wilson stands out for how knowledgeable and helpful she is in helping us resolve complex issues. She digests information quickly.’
‘The team offers comprehensive employment law guidance, ensuring that our employer practices adhere to legal requirements and best practices. The expertise of the associates we have worked with provides assurance that our documentation and approach to employee relations cases are aligned with industry standards.’
Key clients
- Plymouth Citizens Advice
- Sotheby’s
- Neal’s Yard Remedies
- Zenzero Solutions Limited
- Framatome Limited
- PCC of Holy Trinity Brompton
- Alpha International
- Neal’s Yard Remedies
- Sony PlayStation
Work highlights
- Continued to advise Sotheby’s in relation to its employment matters.
- Continued to advise a well-known retailer in relation to its employment matters.
- Advised Zenzero Solutions Limited as part of a broader cross-office team in relation to four bolt-on transactions.
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Sara Wilson