
Russell BrimelowPartner
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- russell.brimelow@lewissilkin.com
I am a leading UK employment lawyer and have been so for over 20 years - according to the UK legal directories.
I am particularly well known for senior level issues, restructurings, litigation and TUPE issues.
I have been at two previous firms but in 2004 I joined Lewis Silkin’s employment practice - which now has over 150 employment lawyers and is the leading specialist employment firm. It's a great firm, the leading practice in employment lawyers and a lovely environment in which to work – it is consistently in the Times Best 100 Companies To Work For list.
My practice is diverse, including a number of household name clients in a variety of sectors. It is particularly strong in the media and broadcast sector, IT, telecommunications and technology. I have a particular focus on international employment law work.
I am a regular speaker and commentator on employment issues for national media, newspapers and trade and legal journals.
Employment
My employment practice is broad but I have particular expertise in sensitive senior terminations, restructuring, TUPE transfers and employment litigation.
Internationally, I have pioneered a number of global employment projects for many multinationals, and have run many cross border projects for a wide variety of clients, including the establishment and operation of an international media company’s global employment helpdesk which, for a fixed annual fee, provides them with unlimited employment advice in all of its 32 jurisdictions around the world.
Media & Entertainment
In the media world, I have one of the highest profiles of any employment lawyer. I act for many well known broadcasters and TV production companies. I am a regular speaker at media events and regularly appear on panels discussing employment issues and in particular diversity issues in the media.
Technology
I have a very strong IT and Technology practice, acting for a variety of leading technology, computer and telecoms companies in particular. I enjoy the pragmatic and commercial environment in which these companies operate, and have become a trusted advisor to many.
Awards and Recognition
- Chambers 2021 ( Employment: Thames Valley) - "He is wonderful. He understands our business well, he is incredibly responsive and he gives very clear, sensible and pragmatic advice. He is a real pleasure to work with"
- Legal 500 2021 (Employment: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40) - "has a great commercial mind"
- Listed in Best Lawyers 2020 edition
- Who's Who Legal 2019: Outstanding lawyer who is 'highly strategic and responsive'
- Chambers and Partners 2019 - Russell Brimelow receives praise for being "very commercial, highly responsive and a wise counsel when you need it."
- Listed in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2018
- Legal 500 2018 Leading individual - Employment: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40
- Who's Who Legal 2018: 'He has a very international mind-set; I greatly enjoy working with him'.
- Russell is recognised for the 10th consecutive year in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2018 for Employment Law
- Recommended in Who’s Who Legal 2020 England
- Acritas Star 2018 - 'He's exceptional. He's the real world advice chap from the employment side. Always available and offers an immediate, and I would say quick and very sensible, response.'
- Chambers 2018 - possesses the "ability to make complex things simple."
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom (2018 Edition)
- Chambers 2017 - Ranked - Thames Valley, Employment
- Sources say Russell Brimelow is a "very commercial lawyer who gets straight to the point, is not afraid of giving a view and is very responsive." He is well versed in handling the full range of employment law matters.