Fox & Partners

Fox & Partners is a specialist law firm with extensive experience in resolving high-profile and sensitive City disputes involving employers, employees, directors, shareholders, firms, partners and LLP members. The firm is recognised for discreetly and efficiently handling potentially litigious matters, and where resolution is not possible, it represents clients vigorously in court, tribunal and arbitration proceedings. Its team combines expertise in employment, partnership and dispute resolution, with a deep understanding of how the law intersects with regulation, culture and client practice.

In partnership law, the firm advises partners, members, partnerships and LLPs in the legal, insurance and financial services sectors, including hedge funds, asset management and private equity. Its work often involves high-value financial, regulatory and reputational issues. Fox & Partners has acted in partnership litigation across multiple jurisdictions and forums, including arbitration, and frequently advises on business protection issues such as team moves, injunctions, dissolution and forfeiture claims. The firm is regularly instructed in sensitive partner conduct and performance matters, including discrimination and whistleblowing complaints, and has particular expertise in disputes over discretionary decision-making, expulsions and retirements, especially in cases involving multi-million-pound carried interest or profit share.

Fox & Partners has acted in a number of high-profile matters, including complex misconduct investigations, such as harassment cases, where it has represented victims, alleged perpetrators and firms, making it well-placed to advise on sensitive matters with significant reputational consequences.

In employment law, the firm has represented clients in litigation across multiple jurisdictions and forums, often involving cross-border elements. It is particularly active in business protection and team move cases, advising on restrictive covenants, fiduciary duties, confidentiality and injunctions. The firm’s experience acting for both employers and employees gives it a broad perspective, and its recent involvement in some of the most high-profile team move cases has reinforced its reputation as a leading firm in employee competition. Fox & Partners is also regularly instructed on discrimination and whistleblowing claims, including those progressing to final Employment Tribunal hearings.

Employer clients typically include small and medium-sized businesses or firms seeking advice on high-stakes matters such as restrictive covenants, team moves or high-value and sensitive claims with potential reputational impact.

Memberships

• Association of Partnership Practitioners
• Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
• International Bar Association (IBA)
• London Solicitors Litigation Association

Staffing Figures

• 4 UK partners
• 7 other UK fee-earners