Caroline Baker

Information about the specialist

caroline.baker@gqlittler.com

Practice Areas

Caroline Baker is a commercial, solutions-focused lawyer who has particular expertise in advising financial services, technology and professional services employers. Caroline also leads the firm's French Services, a bilingual and bicultural practice area she developed earlier this year to advise francophone companies on their UK employees.

Caroline has a solid track record of providing pragmatic, commercial solutions to difficult advisory matters including disciplinary issues involving regulated or board level employees, business restructures and challenging employee relations issues (in particular where there are allegations of discrimination or whistleblowing). In 2019 Caroline was seconded to Marsh & McLennan Companies assisting them through the transitional period following a high-profile acquisition. She also has significant litigation expertise and regularly advises on claims in the employment tribunal and high court.

Caroline frequently delivers training to financial services clients and representative bodies on a broad range of areas, including workplace behaviour, compliance with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime and the Conduct Rules.