Award-winning Employment Partner joins GQ Employment Law

Award-winning Employment Partner joins GQ Employment Law


GQ Employment Law is delighted to announce that Darren Isaacs has joined as a Partner, consolidating the boutique firm’s continued strong growth particularly in the financial services sector. Darren’s arrival brings the partnership to three, alongside three associates all of whom previously worked at top City law firms.

Darren has a wealth of experience in all areas of employment law.  The winner of the UK employment and labour category at the International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Awards 2012, he has also been ranked No.1 in Mergermarket's  Employment M&A league table of 500 lawyers.

Darren joins from the London office of US firm Bryan Cave where he was Head of Employment Law and previously also worked at “magic circle” firm Linklaters for 10 years. In keeping with GQ’s specialism in the financial services sector, Darren has primarily worked with investment banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions. His experience includes advising a number of investment banks on their international HR operations, as well as advising PwC on HR matters arising from the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.

GQ Partner Jon Gilligan commented “We are absolutely delighted that Darren is joining us. His background and experience further enhances our "magic circle" boutique proposition which is working well for City institutions. Darren is a key piece in the jigsaw; he’s a brilliant lawyer with a real talent for solving difficult employment issues."

Darren Isaacs commented “Having known both Jon and Paul for the best part of 10 years, I have watched the success that they have achieved at GQ with admiration and I can’t wait to get involved.  I’m really excited that I’ll be working with them again to help build on GQ’s growing reputation and contribute to its future success.”

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