Navigating employment and pensions matters requires a comprehensive approach. Clients turn to our multidisciplinary team for both litigation and advisory support, benefiting from over 30 years of experience. We provide a 'full service' legal function, known for clear and commercial advice that aligns with market practice.
Our team of over 40 lawyers covers key jurisdictions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, offering integrated cross-border solutions. We address complex challenges with sensible strategies, ensuring clients achieve operational peace of mind and competitive advantage. Whether dealing with litigation or advisory matters, our expertise spans the full spectrum of employment and pensions issues, including business immigration matters and employee incentives.
They have an excellent handle on complex matters and are able to distil things into simple English.’
Chambers & Partners (UK) Employee Incentives 2025
Clients choose us for our ability to deliver tailored, commercially focused advice that reflects their unique needs. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless support across borders, making us a trusted partner in navigating the ever-changing landscape of employment and pensions law.
Our Services
We design and roll out HR policies, review executive pay, co-ordinate employment cost-cutting exercises and advise on contentious employment issues.
Learn more about our Employment team.
Navigating pension obligations can be complex, but our team of experts is here to simplify the process. We support trustee boards, employers, charities, and public bodies in meeting their pension commitments with tailored solutions. We also have a thriving Pensions Disputes practice, which is recognised as a leader in the field of pensions litigation. Whether setting up, reconstructing or closing down pension schemes, or facing a dispute, we focus on protecting your interests.
Learn more about our Pensions and Pensions Disputes teams.
We have an excellent team who specialise in all UK inbound immigration visa categories, including private and business immigration. Our immigration team are also able to assist with administrative reviews, immigration appeals and judicial review claims.
Learn more about our Immigration team.
Our team are experts at designing bespoke remuneration structures to suit clients' specific objectives.
Learn more our Employee Incentives team.
Awards and Recognition
Our People
Jenny McKeown
Partner - Global Head of Private Wealth and Private Wealth Disputes
London
Paul Reeves
Partner - Head of Employment, London
London
Stephen Richards
Partner - Head of Pensions, London
London
Helena Berman
Partner - Head of Private Wealth & Pensions Disputes, London
London
Jessica Smart
Partner - Head of Immigration, London
London
Nicholas Stretch
Partner
London
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