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John Milner John Milner is a highly experienced litigator, he specialises in representing individuals in white collar criminal investigations, principally in relation to business crime matters; financial crime, fraud, tax evasion, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and money laundering. "John Milner is great. Decades of guiding individuals through the most complex white collar cases. Unflappable." - Legal 500, 2025 Position Partner Contact +44 (0)7514 010761 john.milner@constantinelaw.co.uk John has a wealth of experience acting for individuals under investigation for financial crime. He has represented defendants in some of the most significant criminal trials of the last decade including: A New York based derivatives trader in the SFO Barclays USD Libor trial. A Danish UK based trader acquitted in the SFO Barclays/Deutsche Bank EURIBOR trial. An Italian company director in the SFO Bertling trial. An Italian banker acquitted of all charges in a fraud on a Russian investment bank and UK Asset Management company. A former UBS compliance officer in an FCA insider dealing conspiracy. A French banker in the NCA trial of a £multi-million fraud against the Libyan sovereign wealth fund. The first defendant in the SFO Unaoil trial. John is regularly instructed to advise witnesses and potential witnesses in compelled s2 Interviews conducted by the SFO including their investigations into Glencore, Raedex Consortium, Tesco and Serco. Current instructions include advising a client in the Post Office Inquiry and ongoing MPS investigation and advising a company director in an ongoing high profile NCA investigation. John is recognised as a "Star Individual" in Financial Crime in Chambers & Partners 2025 and is listed as a Band 1 lawyer in the 2026 directory for London. John is also listed in Who's Who Legal: Business Crime Defence. John was admitted as a solicitor in 2000. Chambers & Partners 2025 "John Milner is one of the principal players in the white-collar community. He's hugely experienced and can always be relied upon" Previous Next

Catherine Wilson Catherine Wilson has over 30 years of experience as an employment solicitor whose expertise stretches across a wide range of both public and third sector employment sectors. This enables her to provide pragmatic and wide ranging advice and support. Position Partner Contact +44 (0)7850 054111 catherine.wilson@constantinelaw.co.uk Catherine began her career as a barrister in 1988 before qualifying as a solicitor in 1995. She specialises in employer/ respondent work, most recently, in the manufacturing/professional services/charity and arts sectors. Catherine has particular expertise in discrimination and whistleblowing cases but also works with commercial clients’ HR Directors and Senior Management Teams to deliver advice on corporate restructuring, transfer of undertakings, redundancies and reorganisations. She has also developed a specialism working for private estates and agri businesses. Catherine also has a strong track record in advising high net worth/senior executives on severance, bonus and deferral issues, guiding them skilfully through the process and securing the best possible terms for her clients. Prior to joining Constantine Law, Catherine has headed up the regional and national Employment teams of several large national law firms. A regular commentator in the media for several years, Catherine has been published in several newspapers and HR journals including LexisNexis, People Management, The Financial Times, The Yorkshire Post and IBA Global Insight. Catherine has also worked regularly with BBC Radio Sheffield , BBC Look North and Radio 5 live. Catherine is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA). When not at work, Catherine has a keen interest in serving her community and supporting education and has served as a Trustee of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust and Chair of Governors at St Oswald’s Church of England Primary Academy and Westminster Primary School. Catherine also served as a Governor of the Leeds College of Building and a was member of the Development Board of Opera North. FTSE 100 DIRECTOR "“Catherine Wilson’s highly strategic approach is extremely effective for advising high profile executives…she has a unique ability to understand her client’s needs and flexes her style to the particular circumstances. Extremely knowledgeable and innovative “ Previous Next

Contact immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk + 44 (0)203 696 8230 Please send all correspondence by email in the first instance or if not possible, to: The Clubhouse, 8 St James Square, London, SW1Y 4JU, England Get in touch First name Last name Email* Message* Submit 8 St James Square The Clubhouse 8 St James' Square London SW1Y 4JU 50 Grosvenor Hill The Clubhouse 50 Grosvenor Hill London W1K 3QT 20 St Andrew Street The Clubhouse 20 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AG

Eliza Nash Eliza is an experienced and high performing employment lawyer, recognised in Legal 500, and with expertise across a broad range of employment issues, advising both employer clients and senior executives. "If you have her on your side, you will know you are in safe hands." - Senior Executive in Financial Services Position Partner Contact eliza.nash@constantinelaw.co.uk +44 (0) 7932 701 259 Eliza works regularly with HR directors and GCs across a variety of market sectors, including financial services, hospitality, recruitment and the media. She is adept at unpicking and simplifying thorny workplace issues, guiding clients towards the optimal commercial solution. Eliza also has an extremely strong track record in advising senior executives and Board directors on their departures and is a skilled negotiator, achieving highly favourable settlements for her clients. She also has a wealth of experience advising lawyers leaving their firms. Eliza has substantial experience in resolving high value disputes, both before and after litigation, including sensitive discrimination cases and whistleblowing claims. Eliza recently successfully defended a widely publicised 15 day race/sex discrimination claim, which was subsequently cited in Practical Law Company. Eliza delivers bespoke training to senior and line management teams, tailored to suit the needs of the business. Eliza is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Management Committee and Chair of the ELA Pro Bono Committee. Eliza writes regularly in the national and trade press on employment law subjects. You can access some of these articles here and on our media pages here. Eliza qualified as a solicitor in 2000. "Key port of call for lawyers leaving law firms’ Legal 500 2026 MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UK SUBSIDIARY OF LARGE MULTINATIONAL "Eliza Nash could not have been more helpful and supportive to our business. Eliza was dedicated to achieving our goals as a business while providing sage advice with a personal touch to the individuals involved. I would have zero hesitation in recommending Eliza to any business’ Previous Next

Skilled Worker salary assessment tool Use our free online tool to assess whether a proposed salary meets the applicable Skilled Worker requirements. Enter information about the role and worker, including the SOC 2020 occupation code, salary, weekly working hours and relevant immigration history. The tool will calculate the applicable minimum salary, indicate whether the proposed salary is sufficient and explain the relevant tradeable-points basis. Frequently Asked Questions ◆ What is the salary assessment tool? The salary assessment tool receives data relating to a proposed UK work assignment on the Skilled Worker route, and it outputs information drawn from the UK immigration rules, namely whether the job satisfies the applicable salary minimum. The input data are: SOC 2020 code, the weekly working hours, the salary, the date the worker entered the Skilled Worker route, whether PhD points are being claimed and whether they will be a new entrant. Definitions and commentary on these terms, based on the immigration rules, can be accessed in the information icons. Important: The tool does not cover national-pay-scale roles or certain healthcare, education and care occupations. It does not determine whether the selected occupation code is correct. ◆ Why is this useful? Salary calculations in the Skilled Worker route can be tricky. Once you have selected the right SOC code, you need to pro rata for the weekly working hours, apply transitional rules depending on when the worker first entered the route, consider the minimum hourly wage, apply PhD, new entrant and Immigration Salary List discounts, consider whether the role is within the Temporary Shortage List, and whether the work is governed by National Pay Scales. These steps involve consulting large tables of pay rates. There are hundreds of codes just across Tables 1 – 2 of Appendix Skilled Occupations, the Immigration Salary List and the Temporary Shortage List, each with multiple possible going rates. The salary assessment tool handles the routine work of looking up the code’s applicable pay rate, whether it is eligible for PhD points, whether it is in the Immigration Salary List, whether it is on the Temporary Shortage List, whether the worker benefits from transitional salary protections, and various other steps. Rather than giving out numbers that might lack context to the uninitiated, the output of the tool is a plain English assessment of the minimum salary requirement the role needs to meet. ◆ Who is it for? This tool is aimed at anyone who is involved in sponsoring a Skilled Worker, and is puzzling over how the pay rates work. So you could be in HR, recruitment, legal teams, or you might be a worker yourself, checking whether a job offer satisfies the requirements. That is quite a few people; as of March 2026, there were an estimated 1.4 million people with time-limited permission in a UK sponsored work route. We have made it available to anyone who wants to use it. The answers entered into the assessment are not saved to a user profile. ◆ What is the tool based on? The underlying logic of the tool is taken from the UK immigration rules, primarily Appendix Skilled Worker, with reference to Appendix Skilled Occupations and Appendix Immigration Salary List. ◆ What other tools might I need? When a sponsor assigns a Certificate of Sponsorship to a worker, they must specify the 4-digit occupation code (also known as the ‘standard occupational classification (SOC)’ code) relevant to the job. The current applicable system for Skilled Worker is SOC 2020. The sponsor is responsible for choosing the correct occupation code. Detailed guidance is available on the Office for National Statistics website. The University of Warwick has also developed a Computer Assisted Structured Coding Tool (CASCOT) which can help sponsors choose the correct SOC 2020 code. The correct SOC code match is based on the best overall match with the written job description (which sponsors are required to hold on file for each sponsored worker), and which must correspond to the reality of the role. ◆ Does it use generative AI? No. The assessment is produced using deterministic, rules-based logic developed from the Immigration Rules. The same inputs will produce the same result. The decision logic was developed by our business immigration team and implemented with our technology team. ◆ Why is it especially relevant now? The UK immigration rules are subject to frequent change. Right now, the last major change was in July 2025, but most sponsored workers will be well aware of the possible imposition later this year of the earned settlement proposals which may increase the standard qualifying period for settlement from five years to 10 years. (Those proposals do not alter the salary assessment performed by this tool, and the tool does not assess eligibility for settlement.) Right now, there are important effects operating on the Skilled Worker cohort. First, the salary minima were increased in April 2024, from being broadly in line with the 25th percentile for pay per occupation, to being in line with the 50th percentile. Those who were sponsored in the Skilled Worker route under the rules in place before 4 April 2024 can still rely on the lower salary rates. But the transitional provisions only apply to applications submitted before 4 April 2030. In 2024 it was anticipated that a 6-year transitional provision would be sufficient. With earned settlement, this may not be enough. Second, the July 2025 changes raised the minimum skill level for sponsorship, broadly from RQF3+ to RQF6+. Workers who entered the route under the rules in place before 22 July 2025 can continue in roles skilled at RQF3-5, and the earned settlement paper has suggested that they may be subject to a longer pathway to settlement, but still needing to meet salary minimum requirements. Finally, there are those whose roles were classified as skilled to RQF level 3-5, but who entered under the rules in place from 22 July 2025 under Temporary Shortage List provisions. These workers are unable to sponsor family members and their future eligibility to remain in the UK is unclear. These cohorts are all subject to different transitional rules, creating a confusing landscape for any sponsor. The salary assessment tool deals with these permutations. ◆ Are there exclusions? The outputs of the tool are not legal advice, should not be relied upon as such and are not a guarantee that an application containing these fields will succeed. An online tool cannot by itself determine whether the occupation code is correct, the job is genuine, whether the sponsor complies with sponsor duties, or the outcome of an application. The tool applies to initial applications, extensions and Change of Employment applications. It does not cover applications for settlement. Due to technical complications, it was necessary to exclude certain codes. The tool only works for salary assessments for roles listed in Tables 1, 1a, 2, 2aa, 2a, and 2b of Appendix Skilled Occupations. It does not apply to health and education occupation codes where going rates are based on national pay scales, listed in Tables 3 and 3a, or healthcare occupation codes listed in Table 4, or education codes listed in Table 5, or to SOC codes 6131 (Nursing auxiliaries and assistants), 6135 (Care workers and home carers) or 6136 (Senior care workers). ◆ Which rules is the tool based on? The tool is based on the rules as at launch in September 2026. ◆ Who developed the tool? The tool was devised by Alex Finch , a partner in our business immigration team, and built by our IT team. If you require further advice or assistance, contact one of our immigration specialists now Alex Finch Rebecca Tester

Anita Vadgama Anita is widely recognised for her employment law practice, particularly in disability discrimination and Group Income Protection (GIP) benefits. Chambers and Partners 2024 notes that she is “an expert in discrimination” with notable experience advising clients dealing with mental health issues. Position Partner Contact +44 (0)7720 888630 anita.vadgama@constantinelaw.co.uk Anita is a senior discrimination lawyer who acts predominantly for claimants and senior executives, including C-suite employees. Her practice focuses on three core areas: discrimination claims, with particular expertise in disability, neurodiversity, sex and race discrimination, and harassment, especially for senior BAME women; whistleblowing claims, acting for claimants who have been penalised or dismissed for making protected disclosures; and GIP benefits, advising on applications, drafting appeals to insurers and the Financial Ombudsman Service, and negotiating enhanced commuted lump-sum settlements in lieu of benefits. In a previous role at a boutique specialist employment practice, Anita served as Head of Litigation. She has successfully represented clients in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal, securing judgments for numerous claimants and negotiating high-value settlements both before and during hearings. In one recent case, she succeeded in a disability discrimination claim subsequently brought on behalf of the estate of a claimant who sadly passed away from cancer before judgment was handed down. Anita also regularly advises senior executives on significant termination packages, including short- and long-term incentive arrangements. She has experience advising on FCA regulatory references and related regulatory matters and is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for her work advising senior executive employees. Earlier in her career, Anita acted for claimants at a large trade union law firm before relocating to the United States for seven years. There, she practised as a dual-qualified English and Massachusetts attorney at Littler Mendelson, the world’s largest employment and labour law firm. Most recently, she spent eight years as a partner and Head of Litigation at a ranked employment practice. Reported cases: Marlow v East Thames Housing Group Limited [2002] IRLR 798 which held that employers must take all reasonable steps to procure GIP benefits for their employees. Brunel University & another v Vaseghi & another UKEAT 0307/06/1610 which held that in discrimination case the need to get to the truth may tip the scales against the privilege afforded to “without prejudice” communications. Barrow v Kellogg Brown & Root (UK) Ltd (2001), where the ET ordered £2.5 million in damages for disability discrimination claim, the third highest UK award for disability discrimination at the time. Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited [2022] EWCA Civ 941, where the Court of Appeal upheld that a protected disclosure was properly separatable from the employee’s conduct surrounding the disclosure. Clifford v IBM United Kingdom Ltd [2024] EAT 90 where the EAT held that the ET was correct to strike out a claimant’s claims for disability discrimination because they had been precluded by a settlement agreement. LAWYER, US LAW FIRM BASED IN LONDON “You were strategic, calm, and a brilliant negotiator throughout and the whole process move far more swiftly than I had any right to expect. Honestly, I rarely hear of good experiences from people who have had to engage legal counsel in this kind of situation, which is why I want you to know I will be recommending you wholeheartedly to anyone I come across in a similar position.” Previous Next

Vivien Cochrane Vivien is an experienced criminal lawyer whose practice is split between fraud/financial crime and general crime. Vivien has experience of dealing with large-scale criminal investigations and prosecutions including those conducted by the CPS, NCA, SFO, FCA and HMRC. "Vivien is a brilliant lawyer, destined for great things." - Chambers 2026 Position Partner Contact +44 (0) 7354 357134 vivien.cochrane@constantinelaw.co.uk Vivien has been involved in complex multi-handed fraud and bribery prosecutions including: Advising an individual charged with bribery involving various London nightclub owners alleged to have offered bribes to a serving police officer Advising a company director charged with fraud, money laundering and false accounting following an investigation into a large-scale fraud in which London Underground was the alleged victim Her fraud and financial crime practice also encompasses advising individuals and corporates in respect of various aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). She has experience of advising in respect of confiscation proceedings, account and asset freezing orders and forfeiture proceedings. Vivien has particular expertise in advising third-parties who wish to intervene in confiscation proceedings under section 10A of POCA. Vivien’s general crime practice has spanned the full range of offences but in recent years her focus has been on relationship-based offences including allegations of rape and sexual offences, coercive and controlling behaviour, intimate partner violence and harassment. Vivien is also the co-author of the highly regarded practitioner text Legal Professional Privilege in Criminal Investigations and Proceedings which was published in 2024. Vivien was admitted as a solicitor in 2011. 'Vivien handled my case with exceptional diligence, care and understanding. Her knowledge of internal police and legal processes was outstanding, matched by an almost forensic command of the law. What set her apart, however, was the way she balanced complete professionalism with genuine kindness. She was thorough, precise and honest. I could not recommend her more highly.' Director, Public Relations "I was facing serious Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings that could have had a devastating impact on my future. Vivien approached my case with absolute clarity, professionalism, and a non-judgemental attitude that instantly put me at ease.” Former client, ex-professional footballer Previous Next

Constantine Law offers direct advice from experienced lawyers on employment, business immigration, regulatory and business crime. Employment and Regulatory solutions at work Constantine Law is the UK’s leading employment boutique which acts for both employers and senior executives and is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers. We strive to protect people’s life’s work – their businesses, their ideas, their jobs and their futures. Contact us Our team consists of employment, business immigration, regulatory and business crime specialists. If you’re interested in discussing your case with us or learning more about our unique approach to law then please contact us for an initial conversation or reach out directly to one of our team. Contact us Meet the team Join us Our core values Clarity Direct, solutions-orientated advice from experienced lawyers. Modernity A modern law firm deploying modern solutions to meet the needs of our clients in changing times. Value Lower overheads and a leaner business model results in a more cost effective price for our clients than rival firms. Collaboration Active engagement with both our clients and each other respecting the time, autonomy and experience of all who work with us. Our agile model breaks the mould of traditional law firms " Constantine Law gives no nonsense, commercially savvy advice. They understand the industry ” Managing director, national construction and demolition company Credentials

Sarah Wallace Sarah is a leading corporate crime, professional discipline and financial services investigations lawyer with over 20 years’ experience. She represents clients under or at risk of criminal or regulatory investigation or prosecution. “An impeccable eye for detail allowing her to see strategic moves that outsmart her opponents— Legal 500, 2025 Position Contact Partner + 44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk She gives expert legal, personal and practical advice to senior executives and corporates and specialises in FCA, SFO, CMA, CPS, ICO, HMRC, DOJ, SEC, police and professional discipline investigations eg the SRA, ICAEW, IFoA and FRC. Sarah represents senior executives and firms through the stressful, uneasy and challenging time when faced with a criminal, regulatory or internal investigation or regulatory problems that can impact on careers, reputation, health, wealth and business performance. Her aim is to protect reputations and extricate a client from their involvement with an investigation or solve the regulatory concerns as quickly as possible. Her clients can be a suspect, under or at risk of investigation or prosecution, whistle-blower, witness or victim and cases often have a cross-border element. Sarah advises on internal investigations, responding to information requests, interview advice, self-reporting, regulatory breaches, compliance monitoring, training and M&A due diligence. She has extensive experience defending complex FCA civil, criminal and regulatory cases for senior executives and firms. High profile FCA cases include LIBOR, Newton Investment Management, and insider dealing cases eg Neutec Pharma, Operation Tabernula, Operation Saturn, Oce/Mizuho. She helps firms with systems and controls improvement, compliance monitoring, mis-selling, remediation and customer contact exercises. The high profile SFO investigations Sarah has been involved in recently include ENRC, GSK, LIBOR (Barclays, Lloyds), BAT, Rolls-Royce, Autonomy, Quindell, Unaoil and overseas bribery matters. Clients are from the financial services, pharmaceutical, energy, engineering, professional services and aerospace sectors. Sarah is quoted in the FT, Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, PA and is an expert commentator for BBC News. She speaks regularly at industry events. She is interested in work culture and writes about diversity, inclusion and well-being in workplaces in national press and social media. She has been a 'CityInfluencer' to encourage cultural change in the City, and speaks at events roundtables for employers to share best practice. Sarah has expertise across a range of contentious regulatory and financial crime matters. She is especially noted for her handling of FCA investigations. "The incredibly innovative team provides a bespoke client service to individuals, in particular, subject to internal investigations and enforcement actions." Financial Services, Legal 500, 2025 "Sarah is absolutely brilliant at finding new defences, she is dogged in her pursuit and stands out for that reason." Financial Crime, Chambers 2026 “She is technically very brilliant and takes a very reasoned approach to matters". Professional Discipline, Chambers 2025 "WIthout doubt, one of the best regulatory lawyers in the country" Professional Discipline, Legal 500 2025 Noted for her technical expertise in fraud and insider dealing investigations. Prior to joining Constantine Law, Sarah was a partner and led the Regulatory & Criminal Investigations Group in a large national law firm. SENIOR CIVIL SERVANT Sarah Wallace at Constantine Law was recommended to me by another Barrister. I was a Respondent in a high-profile high value civil case. When I first met her, I was struck by her professionalism and her grasp of the case. Sarah immediately put my mind at rest. Over the course of our relationship, she laid out all my options, and took on board my own suggestions. As a result of her work the Plaintiffs removed my name from the case. I would happily recommend her to anyone. Previous Next

Will Clayton Will Clayton is a highly regarded employment lawyer, known for his broad range of commercial experience and his calm, practical, solution-focussed legal advice and effective advocacy to businesses, senior executives, and regulated professionals facing complex workplace or career challenges. "Client-focused, combining his legal knowledge with a high level of attentiveness and determination to get the right result for the client as quickly as possible" - Chambers 2026 Position Partner Contact + 44 (0)7563 145 981 will.clayton@constantinelaw.co.uk Will began his career by qualifying as a barrister in 1995, as a solicitor in 1997 quickly establishing a deep specialism in employment law. Since then, he has built a distinguished practice advising organisations on complex issues, often involving senior executives, including internal investigations, dismissals, sex race and disability discrimination,. whistleblowing, High Court injunctions and the enforcement of restrictive covenants, the protection of client confidential information, restructuring advice and general employment law compliance. Will also advises and representing employers in disputes before the Employment Tribunals and the High Court. Will’s advocacy experience is another standout feature of his practice. Will is particularly valued for his calm, practical, strategic and solution-oriented approach, combining legal insight with commercial awareness to help clients manage risk and his ability to achieve effective outcomes. Winner of “The Times Lawyer of the Week” for his successful representation of Adeline Willis in her claims of cancer-related disability discrimination against NatWest Bank Plc, Will also regularly advises directors, partners CEOs and other -C-suite / senior executives whenever they face challenges in their current roles, suffer discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment at work and represents them in Employment Tribunal and High Court claims and with exit negotiations, settlement agreements, team moves and the enforceability of post termination restrictions. Will has substantial experience advising regulated professionals, especially those working in law and financial services, when they are the subject of internal investigations involving potential breaches of regulatory obligations that could also have career limiting implications and frequently co-counsels with Sarah Wallace and other members of our regulatory team. Will's expertise is recognised by leading legal directories, including his listing in Chambers, Legal 500 and the 2025 Doyle’s Guide: Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) for London, reflecting peer and market recognition of Will’s depth of experience, achievements and client service. “Will is a skilled lawyer and advocate with a proven ability to deliver practical solutions in complex and fast paced environments. His broad employment law experience means that he is able to balance legal and commercial risk in order to provide pragmatic advice. I will have no hesitation in referring Will to others in need of proficient employment law advice and representation.” —General Counsel "I would say he is particularly client-focused, combining his legal knowledge with a high level of attentiveness and determination to get the right result for the client as quickly as possible." - Chambers 2026 respondent Specialties: Investigations, Dismissals, Discrimination, Whistle blowing, Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Dispute Resolution; Recruitment; Financial Services; Law Firms; LLP / Partnership Exits and Advice, Advocacy, Senior Executives, Directors; CEOs and CFOs; Restrictive Covenants; Confidential Information, Injunctions, TUPE; Employment Tribunals; Unfair Dismissal, FCA and SRA. Reported cases include: Ms V Singhakowinta v Petroineos Trading Ltd — Case No. 2200468/2024 (successful defence of respondent’s application to strike out or obtain a deposit order due to statutory time limits) Ms A Willis v National Westminster Bank plc — Case No. 2205821/2020 (successful claim of unfair dismissal and discrimination arising from disability (cancer) contrary to s.15 Equality Act 2010) Gosden v Lifeline Project Ltd ET/2802731/2009 (one of the first cases dealing with the extent of right to privacy of electronic communications connected with employment) Arch Initiatives v Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust & Others UKEAT/0267/15/RN. (TUPE - when changes to activities carried out before and after a change in service providers can prevent a relevant transfer) When not at work, Will enjoys golf, skiing and keeping fit! HOSPITAL CONSULTANT At a time when I didn't know where to turn, Will Clayton stepped in and swiftly added order to a difficult and complex situation. He was efficient, responsive, effective and, very importantly, kind. I was aware of reviews about his work with large organizations, but he demonstrated to me that he is equally adept at managing cases for vulnerable individuals. At the lowest point in my particular months-long case, he sent me a simple one-line message that allowed me to sleep at night - "Remember that I have your back". Now that it is over, that is what I recall most clearly from his involvement". October 2025 Previous Next

John Hayes Constantine Law was founded by John Hayes, one of the UK’s leading employment lawyers, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers . He is busy scaling the UK’s leading employment law boutique. John completed six High Court injunctions during 2025 and is currently acting in London’s biggest whistleblowing case. He advises businesses, law firms, senior executives and lawyers on complex restrictive covenant, strategic advisory, discrimination and team move cases. 'John Hayes is very commercial, handles clients very well and gives them confidence. He always goes out to bat for the client and is very good with them' Chambers 2026 Position Managing Partner Contact + 44 (0)7769 137 176 john.hayes@constantinelaw.co.uk Tenacious and direct, John is also one of London's leading solicitors in restrictive covenant disputes and an experienced High Court practitioner. He has obtained numerous injunctions for a range of corporate clients, in the High Court, in recent years, including in employment agency, wealth management and retail sectors. During 2025 he represented a national employment agency business in the Court of Appeal on an employment status case. During the past year he has represented and won in the High Court for three high profile senior executives including in the Tom James -vs- Max Potter case, which was widely reported in the national and legal press. John and Constantine Law are active members of the Employment Lawyers Association and John is a mentor to younger lawyers through ELA. He has also appeared on various ELA working parties, including the current Government consultation on restrictive covenants. John qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and as a barrister in 1993. John counts as his client base some of London’s best established and owner-managed recruitment, construction, legal, wealth management and public affairs businesses. He is an entrepreneur and he networks with and supports the work of our entrepreneurial community. Constantine law is an integral part of that community. He has great experience in the arena of employment status, including consultancy agreements, IR35, CIS and the tax implications of each. He works closely with leading accountants to provide joined-up solutions for his clients. John writes regularly in the national and trade press on employment law subjects and you can access some of these articles here. He contributes regularly on the TV and radio. John is married and lives in Hampstead, London. He is a member of the Hampstead Triathlon Club and raises money through Olympic distance triathlons. His other main passions are public affairs, his local (north London) football team and London's cultural scene. OWNER MANAGER OF ONE OF THE UK'S LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCY BUSINESSES He is a wonderful person to have in your corner and I think genuinely cares about securing outcomes for his clients. John handles all of our restrictive covenant cases and has obtained a number of injunctions for us in the High Court to enforce restrictive covenants. Next

Jemma Sherwood-Roberts Jemma is an experienced criminal and regulatory solicitor specialising in general and serious crime, business crime, financial crime and professional regulation. She advises and represents individuals, professionals and businesses facing criminal investigations, regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings, interviews and prosecution. “Jemma Sherwood-Roberts is a very clever lawyer" - Legal 500, 2027 Position Partner Contact + 44 (0)7882 155 664 j emma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk Jemma's experience covers a broad range of criminal and regulatory matters, including cases involving the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), National Crime Agency (NCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as well as a wide range of professional and specialist regulators. General & Serious Crime Jemma has extensive experience advising and representing individuals facing criminal investigation and prosecution across a broad range of offences, including serious and complex crime. She provides advice from the earliest stage of an investigation, including police enquiries and interviews, through to criminal proceedings and prosecution. She understands the potentially significant consequences of criminal allegations and provides clear, practical advice designed to protect her clients' interests at every stage. Business & Financial Crime Jemma has particular expertise in business crime and financial crime, advising and representing individuals and companies facing allegations including fraud, false accounting, money laundering, bribery and corruption, financial misconduct and other complex business and economic crime offences. She has considerable experience dealing with investigations by the SFO, CPS, NCA, HMRC and FCA. Jemma also advises companies and individuals dealing with SFO compulsory powers, including Section 2 notices and disclosure notices. She provides practical advice on responding to compulsory requests for information and documents, as well as dealing with SFO dawn raids and searches. She has represented both corporates and individuals required to attend interviews under compulsory investigative powers, helping clients prepare effectively and understand their legal position. Professional & Regulatory Investigations Jemma is also an experienced regulatory lawyer, advising and representing professionals and regulated individuals across a wide range of professions. Her regulatory work includes representing: Financial services professionals Accountants and auditors Doctors and other healthcare professionals Solicitors and other legal professionals Individuals subject to investigation by specialist and niche professional regulators Jemma has experience dealing with investigations and proceedings brought by a wide range of regulatory and professional bodies, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), Trading Standards and the Prosecuting Solicitor of Companies House, as well as professional accountancy and other specialist regulatory bodies. The breadth of her regulatory experience means that Jemma is able to advise clients across a wide range of professions and regulated sectors, including where an investigation involves professional misconduct, disciplinary allegations, fitness to practise, regulatory breaches or concerns about professional conduct. She understands that regulatory proceedings can have consequences extending well beyond the investigation itself, including loss of professional status, restrictions on practice, financial consequences, damage to reputation and the potential impact on a person's career or business. Strategic & Practical Advice Jemma takes a strategic, practical and client-focused approach to every case. She works closely with clients to understand the circumstances, identify the key issues and develop an effective strategy from the outset. Where possible, her objective is to prevent an investigation from progressing or avoid prosecution or regulatory action. Where this is not possible, she works to protect her client's position and achieve the best outcome realistically available in the circumstances. Her experience across criminal, business crime and professional regulation means she is particularly well placed to deal with cases where criminal and regulatory issues overlap. Experience Jemma previously worked at a top-tier boutique criminal and regulatory law firm specialising in business crime, general crime and serious crime. She qualified as a solicitor in 2011 and has since developed extensive experience across general crime, serious crime, business crime, financial crime and professional and regulatory investigations. INDIVIDUAL CLIENT I would highly recommend using the legal services of Jemma Sherwood-Roberts of Constantine Law Limited who has dealt with my recent legal issues, in (not only) a professional manor but also in the most kind and caring way possible. This has been paramount in easing the pressure, I have faced during a very difficult period in my life. The costs incurred have also been fair and transparent. Previous Next