UK Law and Practice Contributed by: Phil Linnard, Philippa O’Malley, David Rintoul and Clare Fletcher, Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm recognised for exceptional legal service, commercial awareness and commitment to clients. Its employ - ment practice offers creative, tailored and pragmatic advice on the most difficult and sensitive employment issues. The firm supports a diverse range of busi - nesses – from FTSE-listed companies to start-ups, and from private ventures to charities – and works closely with boards, chief people officers, general counsel, heads of legal and HR and reward profes - sionals. The firm’s advice combines the latest legal and market analysis with an in-depth understanding
of clients’ cultural and strategic priorities. It has un - rivalled experience in advising boards on sensitive employment issues, as well as the latest corporate governance and executive remuneration require - ments. Slaughter and May advises on high-stakes issues involving accelerated terminations, discrimi - nation, whistle-blowing and restrictive covenants. Its lawyers are uniquely well-placed to handle complex, sensitive workplace investigations, particularly those with regulatory angles and elements of reputation and crisis management.
Authors
Phil Linnard leads Slaughter and May’s employment team. His advisory work focuses on the conduct, appointment and termination of senior executives, the corporate governance aspects of executive remuneration,
Philippa O’Malley is a partner in Slaughter and May’s employment team with an unrivalled depth of employment advisory experience. She has worked with some of the world’s largest corporates on their knottiest
and sensitive issues involving whistle-blowing, investigations and terminations of other employees in difficult circumstances. Phil also specialises in the employment aspects of M&A transactions, including public takeovers and TUPE and other employment issues, such as those relating to outsourcings and other commercial contracts.
employment issues. Philippa has a particular interest in diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has advised numerous clients on issues surrounding workplace culture. She also has significant experience across the full spectrum of employment advisory, transactional and litigation matters, with deep knowledge of public M&A, contentious matters and highly sensitive investigations. Philippa is a member of ELA’s Pastoral Committee and an active member of SPL.
David Rintoul is senior counsel in Slaughter and May’s employment team. He has developed an excellent reputation advising on Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal claims (including complex
Clare Fletcher is knowledge counsel in Slaughter and May’s employment team and a respected expert in employment law, within the firm and externally. She has a strategic role in the firm’s knowledge team and is
discrimination claims and industrial relations matters) and high-value breach of contract claims in the High Court. David has a wealth of experience navigating sensitive employment law issues, often involving elements of crisis management – such as board-level hires and exits, workplace investigations and union recognition issues. On transactional matters, he has advised on the employment aspects of complex M&A for some of the largest global companies. David is a member of ELA’s Training Committee.
heavily involved in its business development initiatives. She regularly delivers training and writes for numerous publications, and is a key part of the firm’s added-value offering. Clare is also an active member of ELA, serving on both the Legislative & Policy Committee and the Briefing Editorial Committee. She has a particular interest in helping to shape the development of employment law through engagement with government and other industry bodies.
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