Paul McGrath - McDermott Will & Emery

Overview


Paul McGrath advises clients across a broad range of industry sectors in all areas of contentious and non-contentious UK employment law.

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Results


  • Advising a media client in respect of sexual misconduct allegations
  • Advising a food industry client on the employment aspects of the acquisition of a leading sports nutrition brand
  • Advising a performing arts client on #MeToo and employment status issues

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Recognitions


  • Chambers and Partners UK, 2021 – 2023. Ranked Lawyer – Band 5 for Employment: Employer. Sources state: “He is detailed, efficient, and brings a wide spectrum of knowledge and experience to each situation. He provides timely responses delivered with clarity, providing reliable support for our business.” “He is fantastic; he’s accessible, completely on top of the technical detail, always pragmatic and provides consistently clear and commercial advice.”
  • The Legal 500 UK 2017 – 2023. Paul is recommended in Employment: Employers and has been described as ‘pragmatic and knowledgeable,’ his ‘skillset and eye for detail is at the high end.’
  • The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, Employment Law, 2022 – 2024
  • Chambers and Partners UK 2019, 2020. Ranked Lawyer – “Recognised Practitioner” for Employment: Employer

Community


  • Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Credentials


Education
University of Leicester, LLM, Employment Law, Distinction, 2012
Nottingham Law School, LPC, Distinction, 2005
Durham University, LLB, (Hons), 2004
Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E), 2016

Admissions
The Law Society of England and Wales, 2008