Appleby is instructed by corporate clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, helping them to defend discrimination and constructive dismissal cases in addition to assisting with employee transfers, contract reviews, and executive exits. Richard Sheldon heads the firm’s pan-Channel Island employment group, handling senior departures and related directorship and shareholder issues. Niall MacDonald represents companies facing tribunal proceedings for unfair dismissal or discrimination, and is also well versed in Jersey immigration regulations, while James Gallimore advises on matters ranging from pension schemes to discrimination claims.
Employment in Jersey
Appleby
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Sheldon
Autres avocats clés:
Niall MacDonald; James Gallimore
Les références
‘Wholly professional but open and friendly in approach, took time to explain the differences between UK and Jersey law and how to deal with the situation at hand.’
‘Richard Sheldon and James Gallimore were super helpful and dealt with all issues that arose swiftly and in good time. Advised on best approach and commercially viable for the company.’
‘Wide and relevant experience in subject matter, but with a business-focused outcome, which is crucial.’
Principaux clients
Barclays Group
Canaccord Genuity Wealth
Dandara
Eversheds Sutherland
HSBC Group
Jersey Employment Trust
Kentucky Fried Chicken
WM Morrisons plc
Pizza Express
Praxis Group
Randalls
Suntera Global
Principaux dossiers
Carey Olsen
Carey Olsen is counsel of choice for a number of public and private pension funds, while also advising corporate clients across the spectrum of employment issues, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, redundancies, and executive terminations. Huw Thomas takes the lead on employment matters, advising a roster of financial services clients, while Alexa Saunders focuses on pensions-related matters. Julie Currie provides further pensions expertise, advising on the launch of new schemes and helping providers keep to their obligations in respect of existing structures. Tarina Le Boutillier assists clients in navigating Jersey immigration regulations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Huw Thomas; Alexa Saunders
Autres avocats clés:
Julie Currie; Tarina Le Boutillier
Les références
‘Stable team enabling us to build long term relationships with our legal advisers. Excellent outreach to corporate clients with HR seminars/webinars and networking events. Guidance notes published regularly on future changes and recommendations on best practice.’
‘Excellent technical knowledge, ability to act as a sounding board and help us to brainstorm solutions without immediately rushing to re-draft documents. Solid legal guidance on various pension and HR issues.’
‘Carey Olsen’s Jersey employment team is great at keeping clients abreast of legal developments and ensuring that they are equipped to address changes in employment law. The team are valued and trusted advisers to employers, particularly in the financial services sector, on all employment issues, including those which are more complex and/or sensitive.’
Principaux clients
SandpiperCI
Committee of Management of the Public Employees’ Pension Fund
Management Board of the Jersey’s Teachers’ Superannuation Fund
RBS International Employees’ Pension Trustees Limited
Fairway Pension Trustees Limited
Alex Forbes
Evelyn Partners Group Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as lead advisers to the Committee of Management of the Public Employees’ Pension Fund and the Management Board of the Jersey’s Teachers Superannuation Fund.
- Advised on the sale of SandpiperCI’s food retail business to Morrisons including corporate, property, tax, employment and pensions law.
- Provided advice in respect of the Jersey and Guernsey aspects of RBS International Employees’ Pension Trustees Limited, a multi-jurisdiction pension scheme.
Mourant
Mourant is well-equipped to handle issues pertaining to executives and senior leadership teams, ranging from organising their departures to defending corporate clients facing breach of contract, constructive dismissal and various discrimination claims. Practice head Carla Benest represents employers before the tribunal on the spectrum of contentious employment issues, and additionally covers Jersey immigration regulations. Laurie Child is a regular before the tribunal, in addition to advising employers on their dealings with unions, while Katie Phillips is noted for her expertise in immigration matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carla Benest
Autres avocats clés:
Laurie Child; Katie Phillips
Les références
‘The partners I work with at Mourant on employment matters are professional, knowledgeable, helpful and easy to work with.’
‘The Mourant team made our dealings very easy with clear, concise and jargon-free information which enabled us to make key decisions.’
‘Very engaged and give pragmatic advice, taking into account commercial and practical considerations.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a financial services business on the restructure of its senior executive leadership team, associated exits and share plan entitlements.
- Represented a global telecommunications provider in relation to a claim brought by its former general counsel in the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal.
- Advised an international wealth management group on its acquisition of a financial planning and advisory business headquartered in Jersey, including employment law aspects of the transaction.
Ogier
Ogier supports financial services clients on matters relating to the arrivals and departures of senior executives, assisting with contractual matters, including restrictive covenants, and helping corporate clients remove executives while minimising risk. Leading the team is Helen Ruelle, who handles matters ranging from discrimination hearings to business and employee relocation assistance. Will Austin-Vautier assists corporate clients with executive-level departures and represents them where claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination are brought. The practice is also able to oversee the employment aspects of M&A transactions in the Channel Islands.
Responsables de la pratique:
Helen Ruelle
Autres avocats clés:
Will Austin-Vautier
Les références
‘The team is very skilled, up to date, friendly and approachable.’
‘They are very friendly, professional, and quick to respond.’
‘The team at Ogier is highly responsive and experienced. Workplace issues often need an urgent response and the team has always been available to respond at short notice, attend our offices when needed, and have provided us with excellent advice and support. They are highly knowledgeable and experienced and very approachable.’
Viberts
Viberts acts for senior staff looking to bring discrimination or unfair dismissal claims against former employers, and is also consulted by employers looking for assistance with matters ranging from contract reviews to representation before the employment tribunal. Vicky Milner heads the team, representing executives and directors in proceedings concerning discrimination and work-related psychiatric injuries. Rebecca De Freitas is called upon by senior executives for representation in matters relating to their departures from employers.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vicky Milner
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca De Freitas
Walkers
Walkers represents a number of financial services clients in contentious employment matters, including cases where senior employees who have been sacked or subject to disciplinary proceedings before the tribunal, and also oversees the employment aspects of mergers and reorganisations. Practice head Daniel Read handles unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, while also assisting clients handle the exits of senior staff. Lauren James helps clients draft workplace policy documents and advises on HR processes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Read
Autres avocats clés:
Lauren James
Les références
‘We work closely with Daniel Read. Commercial, approachable, experienced and great to work with.’
‘I highly recommend Walkers employment for their outstanding service, clear communication, and unwavering support. From day one, they provided practical, strategic advice while ensuring we felt heard and reassured at every step.’
‘Working with Dan Read has been an absolute privilege. As a partner of Walkers, he exemplifies everything you could hope for in an employment lawyer—expertise, integrity, and unwavering support. His ability to navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence is exceptional, but what truly sets him apart is his genuine investment.’
Principaux clients
Boston Multi Family Office
Capital International Group Limited
LGT Wealth Management
Tutela (Jersey) Limited
Zodia Markets
Principaux dossiers
- Represented LGT Wealth Management in its acquisition of abdrn’s fund management business, including advice on the structure of the employment relationship and the transfer of employees following the merger.
- Advised Zodia Markets on its acquisition of Elwood Capital Management Ltd, including multiple employment issues.
- Instructed to act for Tutela in an Employment Tribunal involving an employee who had been prosecuted for abusing a client whilst working for Tutela, with the former employee in prison as a result of her conduct.
Advocate Davida Blackmore
Davida Blackmore has a noted niche specialism in mental health law, handling proceedings for clients arising out of workplace psychiatric injuries in addition to representing clients in discrimination and unfair dismissal cases before the tribunal. Blackmore is also frequently called upon by employers requiring assistance with contractual matters, including negotiating around restrictive covenants and updating employee regulations and handbooks.
Responsables de la pratique:
Davida Blackmore
Les références
‘Davida Blackmore is my go-to for all things legal! I have worked with her for around 10 years and I trust her implicitly. Davida is knowledgeable and pragmatic in her approach. She has a kind and sincere manner and treats everyone with respect and dignity. She really cares about her clients and is able to explain things in a way that makes you feel at ease.’
‘Davida Blackmore was excellent to work with and handled everything in what was a stressful situation. I would and have recommended her as an employment lawyer to anyone.’
‘Davida Blackmore is very pragmatic and gives a balanced view of legal matters whilst being respectful to client wishes. She is open and friendly, and delivers confidential and precise guidance.’
Principaux clients
Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Provided advice and assistance to Durrell Wildlife Conservation in respect of all manner of employment and data protection related matters, including representation before the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal and in data protection requests.
- Represented a regulatory body in respect of a claim before the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal which was struck out following an application for an unless order.
- Acted for a number of senior individuals in respect of employment exits, including claims for unfair constructive dismissal, unfair dismissal, and redundancy.
Seymour Law LLP
Seymour Law LLP is frequently called upon by senior executives in the financial services sector when they require assistance with contract variations or are seeking to navigate around restrictive covenants. Jean-Marie Renouf heads the team, handling the spectrum of contractual matters while also representing clients bringing or defending unfair dismissal or discrimination claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Marie Renouf
Les références
‘What sets this practice apart is the depth of expertise, combined with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. The advice I’ve received has always been clear, actionable, and tailored to real-world business needs – not just technically correct, but also sensible and strategic.’
‘I’ve primarily worked with Jean-Marie Renouf, and he stands out for being exceptionally knowledgeable and commercially minded. His advice is consistently clear, concise, and practical – he has a great ability to zoom in on the key issues quickly and offer solutions that work in the real world.’