Paul has particular experience in complex, high value employment disputes which require a strategic solution. He regularly advises on team moves and theft of confidential information matters which require High Court injunctions, often with a global, multi-jurisdiction element, bonus disputes, commercial agency disputes, discrimination cases and TUPE. He also specialises in collective bargaining, trade union disputes and European Works Councils. He is particularly commended for his tactical approach in litigation matters which helps deliver the desired outcome.
Paul is recognised in Band 2 of the Chambers and Partners (2027) guide and as a Leading Partner by Legal 500 (2027) and has been recognised in both for 15 years. He is also recognised as a key lawyer in the International Employment Lawyer’s IEL Elite (2024), an inaugural guide to the world’s best employment and labour law teams.
Paul is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has held various management roles within ELA over many years. He is also a CEDR accredited mediator in the employment field.
“Paul Quain is absolutely superb. He is patient and has deep insight into employment law and its practices. He is a huge asset to clients.”
Chambers and Partners, 2027
“Paul Quain – super commercial and talks in plain English, not legalese. Totally confident in his colleagues which is inspiring, given that he’s the Senior Partner of the firm and so probably shouldn’t be too closely involved.”
Legal 500, 2027