We advised an associate who alleged sexual harassment and serious assault by a partner in a US law firm. Despite significant delays in instructing us and an ongoing independent external investigation, we negotiated a favourable confidential settlement without commencing proceedings. This included a six-figure sum (a large proportion of which was paid tax free) plus full legal costs, even though the employer knew our client had secured new employment, far exceeding her initial lower expectations.

The team of BDBF lawyers acting in this case was Paula Chan and Rebecca Rubin.