Learmond-Criqui Sokel LLP | Leaders in Business, Employment and Business Immigration law

Specialist Employment Lawyers

LCS Practice Ltd, trading as Learmond Criqui Sokel, provides top of the range business, employment and executive immigration English legal advice to individuals and to organisations of all sizes whether located near Hampstead Heath, Camden, London, throughout the United Kingdom, Europe or the United States.

Employment Law Updates

Supreme Court finds no oral variation clause to be effective (full update)

In Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd [2018] UKSC 24, the Supreme Court held that a no oral modification (NOM) clause is legally effective, overturning the Court of Appeal's ruling that a NOM clause did not prevent a valid variation by oral agreement.

Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018 laid before Parliament

The Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/597) have been laid before Parliament.

Unavailability of direct access barrister justified postponement of interim relief hearing (EAT)

In Lunn and another v Aston Darby Group Ltd and another UKEAT/0039/18, the EAT considered whether a tribunal was correct to refuse an application to postpone an interim relief hearing listed for a date when the claimants' counsel was unavailable.

We are passionate about the quality of legal advice which we give to our clients, many of whom, both employers and employees, have been successful in achieving their aims following our advice. As employment law specialists we are proactive and innovative in our approach and identify solutions to everyday problems which employers and employees face.

Our years of employment law experience mean that we can guide our clients through the legal thicket and decode much of the legal jargon and timing issues associated with potential claims and actions which employers may wish to take in relation to employees, which can create anxiety and stress around the legal process.

Legal action is not always necessary and timely advice secures confidence in understanding one’s position and in making any decisions which may be necessary to secure that position. Although we are based in London, we provide legal advice on employment matters to clients around the world.

Hampstead, Camden, London

Legal Publications

The Times - 12 Feb 2015

February 2015

Holiday pay: how to include commission?
Evening Standard - 3rd Feb 2015

February 2015

Ruling on holiday pay changes 'could bankrupt companies'
FT Alphaville - October 2014

October 2014

The case for quotas in the British judiciary.

Testimonials

"I was recommended to seek Jessica's professional advice by one of the leading legal minds in the United Kingdom; I have not been disappointed.

My respect for Jessica has grown alongside my admiration for the quality of her work which ultimately produced great results. A commanding knowledge of employment law, coupled with a strong work ethic, produced a highly successful conclusion to my case and I remain in awe, inspired and extremely grateful. This is a formidable champion, self-assured, confident and tenacious, most definitely someone to have on your side.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Jessica for all of her many qualities, not least of which is constancy of purpose and focussed legal competence."

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

September 14, 2010

John Mohin

hired Jessica as an Attorney in 2009

Specialist Employment Lawyers

John Mohin