Press Releases

Radical ruling on Commerzbank bonus row

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of 104 employees. In doing so it has virtually ignored the context of financial crisis. Further bonus claims from disgruntled bankers may follow and the decision may put a stop to openness in ‘Town Hall’ meetings. Read more...

Increase in bonus clawbacks will lead to new wave of bank bonus disputes

An increasing number of bonus clawbacks by banks will lead to banks having to deal with more legal claims from their employees, warns GQ Employment Law, the specialist employment law firm. Read more...

Growth drives City move for GQ Employment Law

Bigger premises will support future growth for ‘magic circle boutique’ Read more...

Commerzbank granted right to appeal High Court decision in landmark City bonus case - comments

In an anxiously awaited judgement, the Court of Appeal today told Commerzbank that it would hear its appeal against a High Court decision held in May, says GQ Employment Law, the specialist employment law firm. Read more...

New law threatens businesses with red tape nightmare on equal pay

British businesses could be forced to pay for expensive equal pay audits under new Government proposals, says GQ Employment Law, the specialist employment law firm. Read more...

Award-winning Employment Partner joins GQ Employment Law

GQ Employment Law, the specialist employment law firm, today announced that Darren Isaacs will be joining as a partner in September, consolidating the boutique firm’s continued strong growth particularly in the financial services sector. Read more...

Ruling on Commerzbank bonus row

The long awaited High Court ruling on a dispute between 104 London-based bankers and Dresdner Kleinwort (now part of Commerzbank) over a guaranteed minimum bonus pool of €400m has been handed down. Read more...

GQ launches Alternative Guide to Employment Law

Practical approach to reducing the ‘pain’ of employment regulations for business Read more...

Time running out for businesses to set up workplace policies for London Olympics disruption

Employers are running out of time to begin discussions with employees so that the disruption to work caused by the London Olympic Games can be minimised and good relations with staff maintained. We give some suggestions on what you should be doing now. Read more...

Boutique City employment law firm starts 2012 with two new hires. Fast growing law firm plans further expansion this year

GQ Employment Law, the specialist employment law firm, has started the New Year with two new hires and expects to announce further appointments in the next few months. Read more...

Stress related employment claims in the City soaring

Legal claims by employees in the City who have suffered from stress are reaching record levels, says GQ Employment Law, the specialist employment law firm. Read more...