DAC Beachcroft LLP

Khurram Shamsee spearheads the practice at DAC Beachcroft LLP, which is lauded for having practitioners who are ‘passionate about what they do, and care about the advice they give’. Its London-based team has considerable strength and depth to support its blue chip commercial and financial services clients on their most complex and sensitive employment projects. It has niche expertise in financial services, healthcare, and industrial relations, and garners praise for its work on the most difficult litigation. The firm covers an interesting mix of advisory work, including working on board level issues and cross-border projects, as well as high-value litigation work. Udara Ranasinghe heads up its health employment practice. Other members of the ’commercial, responsive and personable’ team include David Sims. Sims is recognised for his handling of the people and culture issues facing regulated employers. David Speakman leads the team’s investigations practice. Richard Loxley is a skilled litigator who deftly handles the most complex, sensitive and high-value cases.