Meriel Schindler

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meriel.schindler@withersworldwide.com

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Meriel is head of the global employment team and advises both senior executives and employers on all aspects of employment and LLP law. Meriel frequently advises on complex, international and delicate issues for high profile clients including founders, C-Suite executives and partners in professional partnerships across all industries. Her work ranges from advising on contracts to dealing with complex disciplinary issues and extricating clients embroiled in disputes. Over the past year, she has advised on substantial whistleblowing and discrimination cases, internal investigations into bullying, contract negotiations, as well as sensitive grievances. Meriel is a trained mediator and fluent in German and French.

Meriel is quick to grasp complex detail and devise strategies that get clients what they want. She is valued by both clients and peers for her experience, creative solutions and insight.

Regarded as a 'superb lawyer', clients attest to her 'calm and wise counsel' and 'excellent commercial and practical advice'. She is also widely recognised as a leading individual for her advice to both senior executives and employers in many legal directories.