Paul Quain
Senior Partner
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"Paul is a very seasoned employment lawyer who knows all there is to know." (Chambers and Partners, 2024)
Paul Quain is one of London’s well-known employment lawyers and is recognised in Band 2 of the Chambers and Partners (2024) guide and as a leading individual by Legal 500 (2024).
Paul Quain has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners for the past 12 years and clients say, "Paul is very knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated. He is an asset to work with" and "he is really impressive - great on the law and fantastic with clients."
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 also 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.
Prior to establishing GQ Employment Law, Paul previously held a senior position in ‘Magic Circle’ firm Linklaters and has also worked for leading City of London firm Charles Russell.