‘Noel Deans is quietly confident, his knowledge of employment law has not gone unnoticed. He presents clear and unambiguous advice. Noel has outstanding knowledge, is calm, and understands the complexity of my case, providing me with a strategy that I endorse.’

The Legal 500, UK

'I have collaborated with the team on some very contentious matters where Noel Deans has been a calm and supportive resource when we have been in the eye of the storm from a litigious matter.’

The Legal 500, UK

Noel Deans heads the employment practice with an excellent reputation in contentious matters

The Legal 500, UK

'I have relied on his vast expertise in domestic and international employment matters.'

Chambers, UK

'He’s strategic, sophisticated and excellent.'

Chambers, UK

Noel is a Partner and Head of the Employment team.

He has over 25 years’ experience in employment law. Prior to joining Blaser Mills Law, Noel was a partner in a number of leading city and international firms.

Noel regularly advises clients on a wide range of employment law matters including privacy, appointments, business reorganization, TUPE, collective consultations, internal investigations, disciplinary hearings, breach of fiduciary duties, board disputes, dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing, bonus and other contract disputes related to post-termination restrictions, team moves, diversion of business opportunities and partnership agreements.

Noel is good at identifying the precise issue, appropriate strategy and has a strong reputation for giving “sound stellar advice on the commercial and legal aspects” of dispute resolution.

Noel has advised a variety of clients including senior executives, FTSE100 companies and some of the largest US headquartered global corporations in a wide range of sectors, including publishing, advertising, technology, oil and gas, insurance, banking, recruitment and charities.

Noel has been ranked in the top 20 employment lawyers in the UK and is an outstanding public speaker who regularly provides training to clients and members of leading trade associations.

Noel is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.