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Rachel Easton advises employers across&nbsp;a wide range of sectors&nbsp;on complex workforce and compliance challenges. She partners with&nbsp;clients&nbsp;to deliver clear, commercially focused solutions&nbsp;to their operational and strategic goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Rachel has considerable experience co-ordinating large, cross-border employment projects for UK- and US-headquartered companies, reflecting the strong international focus of her practice. 

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Rachel provides strategic and practical advice across a broad range of employment issues, including day-to-day HR matters&nbsp;(drafting employment documentation,&nbsp;advising on internal procedures,&nbsp;managing sensitive employee exits), advising on Employment Tribunal claims and navigating data privacy issues in the workplace. Rachel also works closely with the firm’s corporate team, advising on corporate restructurings, employee&nbsp;transfers&nbsp;and the employment aspects of transactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beyond her client work, Rachel&nbsp;serves on the&nbsp;firm’s Pro Bono and WAVES (Women at Vedder Empowering Success) Committees.&nbsp;

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Guiding a global IT solutions provider specialising in augmented software teams, on various restructurings across Japan, Singapore and India. Serving as the company’s single point of contact across the world, coordinating advice from local counsel in these jurisdictions, ensuring seamless delivery of employment guidance tailored to each region’s unique legal and business landscape.

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Advised a premium European fashion outlet on a complex right-to-erasure request from a former employee, advising on the legal obligations under data protection laws, assessing the scope of the request and implementing the necessary steps to ensure compliance while protecting the organisation’s interests.

Assisted Harvey Nash in its corporate acquisition of the Knoldus Group. Advising on every step of this corporate acquisition, from reviewing the data room, advising the client through the due diligence report on matters arising, inputs into the sale and purchase documentation, and coordinating advice from India and Canada. Following the acquisition, Rachel has continued to assist with various matters arising from integration.

Representing a private equity fund on its acquisition of a leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions space. Navigating complex employee transition arrangements, including compliance with TUPE regulations, and risk mitigation.

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London

UK Employment & HR Webinar: Navigating 2023 – Developments to Prepare for and Plan

Rachel Easton to Present at EELA’s 25th Anniversary Conference

UK Employment & HR Webinar: Navigating 2024 – Developments to Plan and Prepare For

UK Employment & HR Webinar: The Labour Government’s First 100 Days

UK Employment and HR Webinar: Navigating 2025 Employment Law Changes

Twelve Vedder Price Attorneys and Three Practice Groups Recognized by The Legal 500 UK in 2024

Vedder Price Receives Recognition from The Legal 500

Vedder Price Pro Bono Committee Recognizes Outstanding Attorneys at the 2022 Pro Bono Awards Reception

Ten Vedder Price Attorneys and Two Practice Groups Recognized in The Legal 500 UK 2025 Ranking

Rachel Easton Authors Article for People Management Magazine

Rachel Easton Authors Article on Changes to Statutory Unpaid Parental Leave in People Management

Rachel Easton Authors “Test for marital discrimination cases” in People Management

A Rise in DSARs: Why Can Data Subject Access Requests Be Such a Burden to Deal With?

The Workplace Briefing: Your essential UK Employment Law & HR Newsletter

Tackling “Quit-Tok”: Tips for Employers

UK Employment Rights Bill Update: the Implementation Roadmap

Four Vedder Price Practice Areas and Fourteen Attorneys Named to Legal 500’s UK Rankings 2026

Rachel Easton Authors Article on Christmas Shopping at Work for Personnel Today

Rachel Easton quoted in “Shop ‘til you drop at work? Only if it’s not excessive” by International Employment Lawyer

Vedder Price Advises Exigent Group Limited in Multi-jurisdictional Sale to Morae Global

Vedder Price Represents Balmoral Funds in its Acquisition of Xirgo Technologies Former Sensata Insights Business Unit

Vedder Price Represents Jet Parts Engineering, a Portfolio Company of Vance Street Capital, in its Purchase of Percival Aviation

UK Employment Rights Bill: Where things stand now

UK Government Publishes Working Paper on Reform of Non-Compete Clauses

A Rise in DSARs: Why Can Data Subject Access Requests Be Such a Burden?

The King’s Speech: Labour’s plans for employment law reforms in the UK

Key Changes Impacting UK Employment Law From April 2024

UK Supreme Court Ruling:  A Look at the Changes to a Series of Unlawful Deductions

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UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Micro Webinar Series Part 2

UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Micro Webinar Series Part 1

UK Government Publishes Working Paper on Reform of Non-Compete Clauses

UK Employment Rights Bill: Where things stand now

Rachel Easton Authors Article on Christmas Shopping at Work for Personnel Today

Four Vedder Price Practice Areas and Fourteen Attorneys Named to Legal 500’s UK Rankings 2026

Rachel Easton quoted in “Shop ‘til you drop at work? Only if it’s not excessive” by International Employment Lawyer

UK Employment Rights Bill Update: the Implementation Roadmap

Rachel Easton

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Affiliations

Recognition

Insights & Events

UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Micro Webinar Series Part 2

UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Micro Webinar Series Part 1

UK Government Publishes Working Paper on Reform of Non-Compete Clauses

UK Employment Rights Bill: Where things stand now

Rachel Easton Authors Article on Christmas Shopping at Work for Personnel Today

Four Vedder Price Practice Areas and Fourteen Attorneys Named to Legal 500’s UK Rankings 2026

Rachel Easton quoted in “Shop ‘til you drop at work? Only if it’s not excessive” by International Employment Lawyer

UK Employment Rights Bill Update: the Implementation Roadmap

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