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GQ|Littler—Paul Harrison

12 September 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Partner joins employment law firm in London

Specialist employment law firm GQ|Littler has announced the appointment of Paul Harrison as a partner at its London office.

Paul joins the firm from Baker McKenzie, where he served as senior counsel, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in employment law work.

Paul has a range of experience in industrial relations, complex high court and employment tribunal claims, tricky board disputes, complex TUPE matters arising in acquisitions and other high-value transactional matters. He has also advised numerous high-profile financial institutions and tech and media companies along with many household-name companies.

He is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has contributed to key legal textbooks on discrimination law and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE).

Paul Quain, senior partner at GQ|Littler, said: ‘We are delighted to have Paul join GQ|Littler. His deep expertise and experience in financial services, and vast litigation experience is a perfect fit for our firm.

‘Paul’s wealth of experience in navigating high-stakes employment matters will be a valuable asset as we continue to expand our services and provide top-tier advice to our clients.’

Paul Harrison said: ‘I am thrilled to be joining GQ|Littler, a firm with a stellar reputation in employment law. It’s an exciting time to be working in employment law, especially given the expected changes proposed by the new government. I look forward to joining this dynamic, specialist team and being a part of the firm’s impressive growth journey.’ 

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