Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Employment in Guernsey

Appleby

Appleby's employment practice has a broad base of skills, with experience in complex litigation and tribunals regarding unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, and advises on changes in legislation, employment elements of transactions, and pension scheme implementation and governance. Multidisciplinary practice head Richard Sheldon is retained by clients in the financial services industry, specialising in high-profile executive exits. Niall MacDonald works on redundancies and employment tribunals, splitting his time between St Peter Port and St Helier, and James Gallimore drafts employment contracts and provides counsel on updates to discrimination law. Pensions specialist Nicholas Donnithorne joined the firm in 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Sheldon


Autres avocats clés:

Niall MacDonald; James Gallimore; Nicholas Donnithorne


Les références

‘Richard Sheldon has provided practical, solid and matter-of-fact advice when we have engaged with him.’

‘Appleby is very strong on employment law, which is relevant to our business.’

‘Richard Sheldon is extremely knowledgeable whilst being very personable and approachable.’

Principaux clients

Barclays Group


Canaccord Genuity Wealth


Eversheds Sutherland


HSBC Group


Kentucky Fried Chicken


WM Morrisons plc


Praxis Group


Suntera Global


Carey Olsen

Carey Olsen‘s employment team represents global clients across a range of industries, including financial services, retail, hospitality and the public sector, on day-to-day compliance concerns and before employment tribunals. Practice leader Carly Parrott is instructed on the full range of employment law questions, with a specialty in data protection, contractual obligations, and employee exit negotiations. The highly experienced Elaine Gray advises on contentious unfair dismissal claims and internal investigations, and Kim Courtney is one of the Channel Islands' foremost experts in immigration and population management.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carly Parrott


Autres avocats clés:

Elaine Gray; Kim Courtney


Les références

‘This is the only legal team we work with – we work with them because we have built a relationship over time and are happy with the support they provide.’

‘The employment team at Carey Olsen provides an excellent service. Their knowledge of the law is strong and they keep themselves up-to-date. They are not shy of consulting with external experts where necessary. Above all, their advice is clear, honest and robust. I have no hesitancy in recommending them and do so frequently.’

‘I have worked closely with Carly Parrott and Kim Courtney. Both are professional and responsive. Carly’s preparedness to debate a complex legal issue and the best way to handle a given case is outstanding. She provides clients with independent, commercially-minded advice. She is dedicated to each case and makes herself available to discuss urgent matters as they arise. The team are a pleasure to work with.’

Walkers

Walkers‘ employment practice represents employers and employees alike on contentious internal investigations spanning discrimination, misconduct and grievance disputes, and acts as lead employment counsel on cross-jurisdictional sales, acquisitions, share offerings and corporate restructurings. Global banking, professional services, and media corporations instruct practice head Sarah Ash for her expertise in employment and discrimination law, as well as on due diligence in the context of global transactions. Danielle Brouard leads on complex litigation cases before tribunals and reviews employment documentation, and Lauren James assists on general employment matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sarah Ash


Autres avocats clés:

Danielle Brouard; Lauren James


Les références

‘Walkers is dedicated, collaborative, hardworking, knowledgeable and professional. Nothing is too much effort! Sarah Ash and Danielle Brouard are great role models. They stand out in the local community as women who make a difference and are dedicated to their profession.’

‘The team has strength and depth across the ranks and is regularly engaged, so they are used to the tactics of various opposing counsel and the Guernsey legislative and practical frameworks. The team was also able to hand over seamlessly internally due to a planned holiday and another team member was able to pick up effortlessly on the same matter.’

‘Sarah Ash and Danielle Brouard are both compassionate in dealing with employment matters but skilled at applying legal and softer skills in the art of personnel issues, professional discretion and employment matters.’

Mourant

Mourant's employment team covers general employment law advisory work, legal aspects of cross-border transactions, and litigation in and outside of the employment tribunal. The practice is headed by the experienced Rachel Guthrie, named partner in March 2025, who leads on matters concerning discrimination law, data protection, redundancies and office closures, and contractual changes regarding pensions, often working closely with the Jersey office. Hana Plsek assists on general employment matters, with particular expertise in population management, and Charlotte Ward contributes on contentious employment matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rachel Guthrie


Autres avocats clés:

Hana Plsek; Charlotte Ward


Les références

‘Rachel Guthrie is always quick to assist where we have sought employment advice. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, courteous and efficient. Rachel has always gone above and beyond to assist.’

‘High profile legal firm with very solid employment team.’

‘Rachel Guthrie is excellent to deal with, she is very succinct with her advice and is able to communicate advise without legal jargon.’

Principaux clients

Titan Wealth Services


The Travel Corporation


Paul Rouget (Plant Hire) Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Titan Wealth Services Limited on the employment aspects of its acquisition of Ravenscroft’s wealth management business in Guernsey and Jersey.
  • Advised The Travel Corporation on the employment aspects its sale of 18 brands within The Travel Corporation group of companies to funds advised by Apollo Global Management, Inc.
  • Advised Paul Rouget (Plant Hire) Limited on the employment aspects of the sale of certain assets to Paul Rouget Aggregates & Demolition Limited.

Ogier

With a particular strength in non-contentious employment matters, Ogier works for prominent international clients in banking and finance, business investment and retail on the employment elements of a broad array of transactions, and reviews and updates existing employee handbooks and contracts. Rachel DeSanges leads the practice, counselling clients on changes to employment legislation and regulation, and also represents clients in tribunals. Helen Ruelle is a pan-Channel Island lawyer who advises on complex employee exit matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rachel DeSanges


Autres avocats clés:

Helen Ruelle


Les références

‘Personable and always available to advise on short notice. They uncomplicated confusing immigration jargon and explained exactly what we needed to do to get process started.’

‘Great team of highly skilled individuals.’

‘Rachel DeSanges provides a personal service and takes responsibility for all aspects of a matter.’