Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth and real estate law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom McLaughlin as a Partner in the firm's Employment team, effective 14 September 2026.
Tom joins from Brahams Dutt Badrick French LLP, where he was a Managing Associate. He advises employees, employers and partnerships on a broad range of employment and workplace matters, with particular expertise in employee competition disputes, restrictive covenants, confidential information, executive exits and employment litigation. His practice frequently involves business-critical issues, including team moves, partnership disputes, workplace investigations, workforce restructurings and cross-border employment matters.
Simon Gorham, Head of Employment, added: "Tom's arrival represents an exciting step for our Employment team. His expertise in employee competition issues, executive disputes and complex employment litigation complements our existing practice exceptionally well. He has built a strong reputation advising both employees and employers on a broad range of workplace issues, and his breadth of experience will further strengthen our offering across the full spectrum of employment law.”
Tom McLaughlin said: “I am delighted to be joining Boodle Hatfield. The firm has a longstanding reputation for excellence and is known for delivering trusted advice to individuals, families and businesses alike. I look forward to working alongside Simon and the wider team to continue developing the firm's employment offering while supporting clients through important workplace challenges and key career and business decisions.”
