Whistleblowing
“Farore Law is an excellent company which I would highly recommend. Suzanne McKie KC (founder) is hugely knowledgeable in her field and very professional. She and her team are very responsive and communicate at a high level. Team work is exemplary. Suzanne is outstanding from a strategic perspective and also empathetic at a personal level, with a clear understanding and sensible guidance. You are in safe hands” Client in a Discrimination and Whistleblowing case
“Brilliant firm and the best in their field. These are the kind of lawyers you want on your side as a client. Absolute dedication to putting your interests first and at the same time, considerate and patient. Meticulous attention to detail by senior individuals and junior assistants.” Legal 500
“The best in their field of law, without a shadow of doubt. In my experience they are not just highly professional, dedicated experts, but they will go that extra mile to protect the client’s interest and put forward their best case, however difficult the facts.” Legal 500
Suzanne McKie and her team understand employment law backwards and forwards. Suzanne’s hyper-direct, no-nonsense style resonates well whether you are facing-off against major international corporations, Hollywood bigshots or simply those on the other side of the aisle. She’s a lion for her clients and her team.” Legal 500
“Suzanne McKie KC is a very impressive advocate and yet she has the necessary empathy and sensitivity to handle delicate and personally stressful matters. Suzanne and her team at Farore Law are a force to be reckoned with. A client will feel enormous relief to have them on side.” Legal 500
“Suzanne McKie is a formidable force that you want in your corner; she has huge intellect and a capacity to dismantle your opponents’ defences; but what really distinguishes her is that she really cares about her clients.” Legal 500
We regularly deal with whistleblowing issues which arise out of workplace matters. We have a particular expertise in handling complex whistle-blowing claims arising out of financial irregularity and professional misconduct. Suzanne McKie KC spent two years working as a lawyer in a finance house in the city and spent many years as prosecution counsel for one of the legal profession regulators.
We are specialist whistleblower lawyers who advise on and act for individuals, companies and other institutions, both in relation to contentious and non-contentious matters arising from whistleblowing. We manage litigation from inception to conclusion, including providing advocacy services.
As whistleblower lawyers, Farore Law collectively brings over 50 years of experience in handling cases involving all types of whistleblowing claims, although our particular focus is on whistleblowing claims against financial institutions, including claims with cross-border jurisdictional issues.
We have a particular expertise in advising clients on the strategic importance of how their whistle-blowing case is argued or defended. For example, we will have detailed discussions with clients on the implications of arguing breach of a particular legal obligation, challenging the whistle-blower’s reasonable belief or arguing bad faith. We feel it is very important for the client to be able articulate what they understand the legal obligation to be, and how it was breached, ahead of drafting the relevant pleadings.
Both the firm and Suzanne McKie KC are ranked as Leaders by the 2023/2024 Legal 500 for the employment law services we provide to Senior Executives. This reflects the dedication and high level of specialist experience our whistleblower lawyers have in dealing with high value whistleblowing cases, particularly those involving complicated factual disputes. Suzanne McKie KC’s experience working for years with a finance house makes her particularly qualified to handle whistleblowing claims involving investment banks, private equity and asset management companies.
In addition to our expertise in bringing and defending whistleblowing claims in the Employment Tribunals, our expertise in investigation and misconduct means that we are very well placed in acting for senior executives who are regulated by professional bodies such as the FCA and the SRA. We understand the regulatory implications of bringing a protected disclosure and are well placed in advising clients on how to navigate any internal or independent investigations arising from the protected disclosures.
We have also ample experience in advising clients in cross-border employment claims and have significant experience in advising clients on jurisdictional issues.
Examples of recent work include:
- Acted for a President of a listed company in a multi-million-pound whistleblowing claim concerning allegations of fraud and misrepresentation and involving Respondents based in offshore jurisdictions. The matter was settled for an undisclosed amount. As part of the settlement agreement, the employer exceptionally agreed to set aside findings of gross misconduct against our client.
- Acting for an investment banker against a global investment banking firm involving allegations of sexual misconduct and a culture of sexism and misogyny.
- Acting for a hedge fund executive in a whistleblowing claim involving allegations by the executive of market abuse.
- Acting for a former CFO of a global retail business, in a tribunal claim, alleging significant breaches of legal obligation regarding wholesale breaches of privacy in relation to customers’ data.
- Acting for a medical consultant in a whistleblowing claim against an NHS Trust involving allegations of sexual harassment and a broader culture of sexism and misogyny.
- Acting for a former CEO in a whistle-blowing claim against a private hospital trust, involving allegation of conflict of interest; misuse of funds and harassment by members of the Trustee and Management Boards.
Testimonials
“Farore Law is an excellent company which I would highly recommend. Suzanne McKie KC (founder) is hugely knowledgeable in her field and very professional. She and her team are very responsive and communicate at a high level. Team work is exemplary. Suzanne is outstanding from a strategic perspective and also empathetic at a personal level, with a clear understanding and sensible guidance. You are in safe hands” Client in a Discrimination and Whistleblowing case
“Brilliant firm and the best in their field. These are the kind of lawyers you want on your side as a client. Absolute dedication to putting your interests first and at the same time, considerate and patient. Meticulous attention to detail by senior individuals and junior assistants.” Legal 500
“The best in their field of law, without a shadow of doubt. In my experience they are not just highly professional, dedicated experts, but they will go that extra mile to protect the client’s interest and put forward their best case, however difficult the facts.” Legal 500
Suzanne McKie and her team understand employment law backwards and forwards. Suzanne’s hyper-direct, no-nonsense style resonates well whether you are facing-off against major international corporations, Hollywood bigshots or simply those on the other side of the aisle. She’s a lion for her clients and her team.” Legal 500
“Suzanne McKie KC is a very impressive advocate and yet she has the necessary empathy and sensitivity to handle delicate and personally stressful matters. Suzanne and her team at Farore Law are a force to be reckoned with. A client will feel enormous relief to have them on side.” Legal 500
“Suzanne McKie is a formidable force that you want in your corner; she has huge intellect and a capacity to dismantle your opponents’ defences; but what really distinguishes her is that she really cares about her clients.” Legal 500
