Richard Branson

Supporting on internal investigation into whistleblowing allegations around the diversion of payments to other companies, and the enforceability of post-termination restrictions contained in employment contracts of senior staff who all joined the same competitor.

Advising in-house legal team on implementation of complex incentive scheme.

Leading on successful defence of Employment Tribunal claim involving complex whistleblowing and discrimination complaints of a potential multimillion pound value, including in the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Successfully defending high value Employment Tribunal claim from a senior member of staff, involving more than 20 complex whistleblowing and discrimination complaints.

Carrying out independent investigation into whistleblowing allegations around the handling of bullying and harassment complaints, and allegations of bribery.

Leading on investigation into whether all staff had received at least the National Minimum Wage, involving a full audit of working hours and pay, and negotiating the breadth of investigation with HMRC.

Advising on the employment and TUPE aspects of a multi-jurisdictional second generation outsourcing transaction, and guiding through the process.

Supporting on successful injunctive proceedings regarding the enforceability of post-termination restrictions contained in the service agreement of an executive director attempting to set up in competition.