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Tessa Cranfield is a partner in King & Spalding’s Global Human Capital and Compliance practice in the London office. Tessa helps clients manage complex cross-border workforce issues with a particular focus on the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. With more than 20 years of experience, Tessa provides clients with practical, commercially driven solutions, focused on the needs of global employers.
Tessa’s practice navigates the full life cycle of workforce compliance and transactional issues. She works with clients to address global issues and projects including:
She supports a range of clients from emerging to public companies across industries including technology, finance, manufacturing and professional services.
PGDL and LPC, Nottingham Law School, UK
M.A., Wadham College, University of Oxford
England and Wales
Employment Lawyers Association (Member of International Committee)
Spanish
February 3, 2026
King & Spalding Advises LBO France On The Sale Of Dutscher Group To Vivo Capital
December 22, 2025
King & Spalding Advises Utmost Group On Sale Of Life and Pensions Business
October 30, 2025
Ripple Labs Inc. Acquires Palisade Financial Group Ltd.
March 18, 2026
UK Employment – When can employees be terminated under ‘Up or Out’ Policies – and other updates
February 3, 2026
UK Employment – 2025 Recap and Key Actions for 2026
June 3, 2025
When Do International Employees Have UK Employment Rights?
February 3, 2026
King & Spalding Advises LBO France On The Sale Of Dutscher Group To Vivo Capital
December 22, 2025
King & Spalding Advises Utmost Group On Sale Of Life and Pensions Business
October 30, 2025
Ripple Labs Inc. Acquires Palisade Financial Group Ltd.
March 18, 2026
UK Employment – When can employees be terminated under ‘Up or Out’ Policies – and other updates
February 3, 2026
UK Employment – 2025 Recap and Key Actions for 2026
June 3, 2025
When Do International Employees Have UK Employment Rights?
February 3, 2026
King & Spalding Advises LBO France On The Sale Of Dutscher Group To Vivo Capital
December 22, 2025
King & Spalding Advises Utmost Group On Sale Of Life and Pensions Business
October 30, 2025
Ripple Labs Inc. Acquires Palisade Financial Group Ltd.
PGDL and LPC, Nottingham Law School, UK
M.A., Wadham College, University of Oxford
England and Wales
Employment Lawyers Association (Member of International Committee)
Spanish