Appleby‘s employment team is frequently seen before Guernsey employment tribunals, acting for senior executives in hearings covering claims ranging from unfair dismissal to gender discrimination claims. Practice head Richard Sheldon brings ‘compassion, professionalism, and tenacity’ to employment matters, including senior level departures. Niall MacDonald, who splits his time between the Channel Islands, also advises on contentious exits and restrictive covenants, and is also able to assist on immigration matters. James Gallimore advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including unfair and constructive dismissal claims, and redundancies.

The ‘reliable and knowledgeable’ Carly Parrott returned to Carey Olsen from Bedell Cristin in January 2024 to head the firm’s employment practice, representing clients before the tribunal on claims of mistreatment in the workplace and disability discrimination, in addition to assisting with day-to-day employment challenges. Elaine Gray is experienced in overseeing the exits of senior employees, with further expertise in managing employment issues arising out of M&A and restructuring measures. Kim Courtney acts for both corporate and individual clients in employment disputes.

Walkers‘ 'balanced and knowledgeable' employment team frequently represents financial services clients in proceedings brought by departing senior staff, with experience handling claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and other matters. The ‘truly exceptional’ Sarah Ash leads the firm’s pan-Channel Islands employment group, advising on matters arising out of Guernsey’s Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance alongside her work on contentious executive exits. Danielle Brouard regularly appears before the tribunal regarding discrimination claims and assists with the drafting of employment documents, while Katherine Utton, who arrived from Browne Jacobson LLP in November 2023, acts for public and private sector clients in tribunal proceedings. Victoria Pratt is noted for her expertise in data protection matters.

In addition to assisting clients overcome employment hurdles arising out of mergers, Mourant also advises employers on issues tied to senior exits and tribunal proceedings, covering claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination. Practice head Rachel Guthrie represents clients before the tribunal and Royal Court, alongside non-contentious work that encompasses immigration, housing and data protection matters. Hana Plsek specialises in immigration matters, including visa applications and housing issues.

Acting for a client roster which includes financial services companies and senior executives, Ogier is able to assist clients facing tribunal proceedings around unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, in addition to providing advice on the employment aspects of mergers and restructurings, including redundancies. Practice head Rachel DeSanges frequently appears before employment tribunals, with further expertise relating to directors’ duties and the relocation of senior executives. Helen Ruelle handles a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including immigration, business licensing and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.