Mourant is ‘knowledgeable in its field,’ providing assistance to the professional services sector on misconduct in regulated industries, unfair dismissals and discrimination proceedings, while on the non-contentious side advising on matters tied to the arrivals and departures of senior executives, incentive arrangements and more. Carla Benest heads the practice, frequently being instructed by financial services employers on claims before the Jersey Employment Tribunal and in relation to immigration matters and the securing of work permits. Laurie Child is sought after where collective employment issues arise, while Katie Phillips specialises in business immigration.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
- Profil
- Réseaux sociaux
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'Exceptional client service delivery from the employment law team in Jersey.'
- 'Carla Benest and Laurie Child are both highly experienced practitioners, offering clear and pragmatic advice. Responsive to all queries on a timely basis. No nonsense approach, and solution driven.'
- 'The team is very approachable, available when required and above all very knowledgeable in its field. They talk our language and understand our business and its culture.'
- 'Both Laurie Child and Carla Benest are our go-to individuals.'
- 'The employment team at Mourant is very professional, knowledgeable, know our business and always provide us the support we need.'
- 'I have been working with Carla Benest for many years and I like her approach to employment matters, having a wealth of knowledge and experience. We have been working with Laurie Child for a few years as well, and he is very helpful and knowledgeable.'
Clients clés
- Public transport operator
- Occupational health services provider
Points forts
- Defended a large local transportation operator in unfair dismissal proceedings before the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal.
- Secured a strikeout of a service provider discrimination claim against an occupational health service provider.
- Advised a client on the negotiated retirement of a senior equity partner.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Carla Benest
Autres avocats clés
Laurie Child; Katie Phillips