Michael Burd awarded Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leader for Labour and Employment 2017
16 May 2017
Michael Burd, Chair and joint head of employment at law firm Lewis Silkin LLP, has been recognised as a Thought Leader for Labour and Employment by Who’s Who Legal.
Following on from last year’s Who's Who Legal Labour & Employment Award 2016 win, Michael Burd has this year been recognised as Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leader picking up this accolade at the award ceremony at Plaisterer’s Hall in London. WWL says: ‘Michael Burd concentrates on employment and partnership law and “expertly handles” high-level, complex disputes. Clients praise his "innovative advice" and the "tailored service" he delivers.’
Who's Who Legal's researchers spend months collecting hundreds of thousands of recommendations from private practitioners and in-house counsel in order to identify the global legal market's most widely recognised and accomplished firms and individuals covering 34 practice areas and over 100 countries. Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders 2017 comprise just the top 2 per cent of all the lawyers listed across all our guides.
In addition to Michael’s recognition, a total of ten of Lewis Silkin’s employment lawyers are named in the Who’s Who Legal global guide in Labour, Employment & Benefits, more than any other UK firm, further demonstrating the success and international excellence of the team.