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Multiple international pharmaceutical companies on their implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive, including the assessment of employee groupings and “work of equal value”, strategic advice in relation to objective — gender-neutral — factors driving pay gaps, the management of trade union and works council engagement, and the implementation of manager training.

One of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies with the implementation of CSRD compliance mechanisms across its global operations, including conducting double materiality assessments in relation to “social” matters in line with CSRD requirements.

G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence holding company, on the development and operationalisation of its global ESG function, including the establishment of its ESG Unit, creation of its first ESG policy and conducting preliminary double materiality assessments in relation to “social” matters across all of its principal operating companies.

ESG Counsel to TPG Rise Capital on multiple acquisitions, involving the assessment of target companies’ performance against multiple “social” factors for the purposes of the SFDR regime.

European clients in relation to their compliance with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

A major U.K. national institution in its intervention in landmark discrimination proceedings concerning conflict of rights and freedom of speech, resulting in the adoption by the Employment Appeal Tribunal of the client’s proposed legal test for the consideration of such issues.

Multiple U.K.-headquartered PLCs in relation to takeovers by private equity buyers.

A financial institution in relation to a contentious senior departure, including related SMCR matters.

An Indian-headquartered global pharmaceutical company on its acquisition of a U.K.-headquartered pharmaceutical business.

An NYSE-listed logistics provider in relation to the restructuring of its U.K. operations, including site closures and related industrial action ballots.

A U.K.-based airline in a dispute with its largest trade union.

A financial services company with an investigation into conduct matters involving alleged breaches of the FCA’s conduct rules, including advice in respect of related regulatory matters.

International Employment Lawyer Awards

International Employment Lawyer Awards