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Employment law for individuals

Our employment lawyers have a proven track record of acting at the highest level for senior executives. We work with C-suite, founders, board members and senior executives from across all sectors, from finance and banking to sport and fashion, to manage their personal employment needs. This ranges from negotiating the terms on which they enter or exit employment, to resolving high value disputes and representing them in investigations and proceedings.

We maintain a commercial approach to what our clients can achieve, outlining the personal, financial and time investment that will be involved, working seamlessly with our dedicated immigration, incentives and reputation protection experts to deliver the best outcome for our clients.

When matters become contentious, we are recognised for our strategic focus, fearless and tenacious approach and extensive experience acting in the Employment Tribunals, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

How our employment lawyers can help you

Daniel Naftalin Partner, Chair of Employment +44 20 3321 7242 daniel.naftalin@mishcon.com

Meet the team

One of the best employment law teams in the UK; they are miles ahead.
Chambers and Partners, 2021

A formidable firm, with unrivalled abilities in this area of law. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless representatives and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.
Legal 500, 2023

Clients appreciate that the solicitors are intellectually curious and highly pragmatic; they're excellent.
Chambers and Partners, 2021

The lawyers are great; Mishcon de Reya fight to the ends of the earth for their clients.
Chambers and Partners, 2021

Well-disposed to handle resolution of significant employer/team move matters.
Legal 500, 2023

Always a pleasure to work with. Timely responses, totally professional attitudes and technical expertise are hallmarks of their service. We have worked with the team for many years, and never experienced anything other than excellent responses from them.
Legal 500, 2021

The team has a first-rate balance of the different skills and experience required. Few other firms can boast the same assured, coherent, accurate, practical and action-oriented approach.
Legal 500, 2021

Individuals have been exceptional at delving into the details of specific and personal circumstances and often offering counsel or strategic advice that goes well beyond the routine role of the solicitor.
Legal 500, 2021

Commercial advice that is delivered in a swift, considered and pro-active way. They are available, efficient, practical, enthusiastic, direct and jargon free.
Legal 500, 2021

I believe that the uniqueness of Mishcon de Reya lies in the fact that they recognise that each client’s case is unique to him/her and they give significant attention to every matter.
Legal 500, 2023

This team is friendly, professional and responsive. They make their clients feel valued and taken care of. I particularly noticed the personal service they were able to offer.
Legal 500, 2023

Mishcon de Reya’s vast array of expertise enabled the team to draw upon other partners for advice which enabled quick decisions to be made with outstanding legal support. I could not have asked for better legal support if I tried!
Legal 500, 2024

Mishcon de Reya have an exceptional and nuanced understanding of the industry. The service levels and responsiveness are exceptional, always being available across UK and international time zones.
Chambers and Partners, 2024

The breadth of expertise at Mishcon means they can advise across a range of employment issues. They are especially helpful for advising on potentially contentious employment matters which are often time-sensitive.
Chambers and Partners, 2024

Their experience in the market is a real asset.
Chambers and Partners, 2024

Mishcon has talented individuals and have experts in all aspects of corporate and commercial law.
Legal 500 2023

I believe that the uniqueness of Mishcon de Reya lies in the fact that they recognise that each client’s case is unique to him/her and they give significant attention to every matter.
Legal 500 2023

Very smart, decent people, highly experienced, very client-focused
Legal 500 2023

A lot of expertise acting for schools, parents and associated stakeholders. Understands governance and the regulatory environment.
Legal 500 2023

Their down to earth and practical approach makes clients feel as if their case matters to the team and that they are not just one client amongst many.
Legal 500 2023

This team is friendly, professional and responsive. They make their clients feel valued and taken care of. I particularly noticed the personal service they were able to offer.
Legal 500 2023

Mishcon de Reya’s vast array of expertise enabled the team to draw upon other partners for advice which enabled quick decisions to be made with outstanding legal support. I could not have asked for better legal support if I tried!
Legal 500 2023

One of the best employment law teams in the UK; they are miles ahead.
Chambers and Partners 2021

Clients appreciate that the solicitors are intellectually curious and highly pragmatic; they're excellent.
Chambers and Partners 2021

The lawyers are great; Mishcon de Reya fight to the ends of the earth for their clients.
Chambers and Partners 2021

The team has a first-rate balance of the different skills and experience required. Few other firms can boast the same assured, coherent, accurate, practical and action-oriented approach.
LEGAL 500 2021

Individuals have been exceptional at delving into the details of specific and personal circumstances and often offering counsel or strategic advice that goes well beyond the routine role of the solicitor.
LEGAL 500 2021

The Mishcon team is one of the largest in London. The size gives immense strength in depth and a huge level of communal knowledge.
LEGAL 500 2021

Chambers 2020

Connecting and upskilling clients

Mishcon Enable (bespoke)

Mishcon Enable is our range of interactive training services designed to help clients avoid common pitfalls, and negotiate situations in-house, saving time and money.

HR Directors

We understand the pivotal role played by HR Directors and the wide-ranging challenges they face and have extensive experience of guiding HR Directors through all manner of challenges and scenarios, from the everyday to the extraordinary.

Our HR Directors programme consists of a series of seminars and roundtables, aimed at facilitating discussion and the sharing of ideas in a confidential and informal setting.

Aspiring HR Directors

Our Aspiring HR Directors programme is aimed at experienced HR Managers and consists of a series of seminars, covering topics such as investigations, technology and the changing workforce, skills for HR Directors and HR Manager, what next. The small group format is designed to encourage and facilitate networking and the exchange of ideas in a relaxed setting.

HR Foundations

The HR Foundations programme is designed to give those at the beginning of their HR career a thorough understanding of the employment law essentials. The programme covers topics such as employment status, contracts of employment, family leave, sickness absence, equality and diversity, immigration, grievances and dismissals and settlement agreements.

Biannual Employment Updates

Our popular twice yearly employment law update seminars will guide you through the key developments in employment law and provide an overview of what to expect in the coming months.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact Will Winch.

Return to work training

It is vital to stay on top of key employment law changes, especially upon returning to work from a long period of leave. To help you stay up to speed, we invite you to attend our half-day practical and interactive training sessions, which cover all significant employment law cases and legislative developments from the past 12 months.

In-House Counsel Day

Our annual in-house counsel day covers pertinent and current legal topics relevant to all in-house lawyers. Previous topics have ranged from changes to IP rights to immigration, and from new rules and trends in corporate governance to directors' duties for companies in difficulty. For more information or to register your interest, please contact our in-house counsel team.

Visit the In-House Insights page for our latest content relevant to in-house lawyers.

Fundamentals of Law

A crucial tool for junior lawyers, Fundamentals of Law is our programme for explaining and exploring general legal topics that every lawyer should be familiar with. Each Fundamentals of Law session will be led by an expert on the topic. It will provide an overview of the key issues and principles, with a discussion of recent developments and trends, predictions for how the law might develop further, and practical solutions for clients.