Squire Patton Boggs‘ ’friendly and pragmatic’ team works on a range of employment matters with a focus on the consumer, financial services, life sciences and technology sectors, with a significant number of long-standing clients in these sectors. It has particular experience in high-profile and sensitive investigations, complex litigation, multi-jurisdictional projects such as global restructurings, and board-level projects. The team is led by Matthew Lewis, who specialises in restructurings, industrial relations and senior-level employment issues. Andrew Stones has particular experience with complex matters such as whistleblowing claims, investigations and sensitive litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Responsive and approachable. Business-minded whilst maintaining its legal integrity. Proven track record in supporting with employment law advice and have specialists you can work with on matters such as immigration.’

  • ‘Consistently approachable members of the team. They are willing to work through the options and are supportive in finding the best solution for the clients organisation and their specific situation.’

  • ‘They always keep us updated, we never have to chase, and they are very innovative in how they approach things.’

  • ‘The team at Squire Patton Boggs are approachable and pragmatic, working to find practical solutions and various options whilst providing comprehensive legal advice.’

  • ‘Andrew Stones is especially commercially astute with his advice.'

  • ‘We have used Squire Patton Boggs for primarily employment law advice over the last few years. They are responsive, friendly and pragmatic.'

  • ‘Matthew Lewis understands our business, our stakeholders and our culture. The team fits perfectly with what we want in a trusted partnership.’

Key clients

  • 2 Sisters
  • Brewdog
  • Burton’s Biscuits
  • Compass Group plc
  • Dominos
  • Gate Gourmet
  • Greggs plc
  • Morrisons
  • NewDay
  • Pets at Home plc
  • Pret a Manger
  • Radley
  • Tesco
  • Tusker
  • University of Law
  • Zenith Vehicle Contracts
  • 2 Sisters

Work highlights

  • Advising a number of high-profile clients on whistleblowing allegations arising from allegations against board-level executives.
  • Supporting a global US headquartered, NASDAQ: TECH listed company on a variety of employment matters including international projects.
  • Advising a number of listed companies on board-level strategic support around senior executive terminations and complex restructuring exercises.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Lewis

Other key lawyers

Andrew Stones