Employment
Reassuringly human
Specialist employment lawyers
Employment law is complex and ever-changing, but you can rely on us to guide you expertly over any potential obstacle. From whistle blowing to discrimination, cutting corners at work could damage both your company’s reputation and your bottom line. Knowing the rules is essential for protecting your organisation and keeping a positive business relationship with your employees.
We’ve acted for private and public sector employers, and have established a reputation for timely responses and pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.
Employment law services include:
- eLearning courses > simple, legally compliant, effective eLearning training courses to increase your employees’ understanding & awareness of D&I in the workplace, Disciplinary and Grievance Management, and Right to Work checks.
- Employment Tribunals for employers > our pricing for defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal
- HR portal login > our login area for existing clients
- Independent investigations > can help to avoid legal proceedings, we have particular expertise in conducting highly sensitive internal investigations
- Workplace management hub > fixed-fee online portal, designed to empower managers when dealing with everyday HR and management issues
- HR portal login > our login area for existing clients
About our employment law team
We provide a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to business clients, including directors and investors. Whether protecting your interests during a HR procedure, or assisting you with writing your new employee handbook – we build our relationships with a reassuringly human touch.
- Our highly regarded team is ranked in the top tier for employment in the region by the Legal 500 and Top Ranked by Chambers
- A number of our employment team are recommended as leading individuals in Chambers
- We provide fast, efficient and practical advice at competitive rates to suit commercial needs
- You’ll enjoy working with a group of experienced, down-to-earth and personable people
- We work with you to understand your business and expertly tailor advice to your objectives
From tackling day-to-day HR processes like redundancy to advising on Health and Safety regulations, we offer a bespoke yet cost-effective service. Employment law can be uncertain, and we have the confidence in our approach to ensure you can always trust our judgement.
Our expertise empowers us to deal with problems in a strong and supportive way, however unusual the circumstances. In a stressful situation, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that we’ve seen it all and can be completely open about our costs.
Key contacts
Rena Magdani
Partner & National Head of Employment, Pensions & Immigration
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Employment Lawyers
National Head of Team
Rena Magdani
Partner
0345 272 5715
Tom Draper
Partner
0345 404 4171
Rena Magdani
Partner
0345 272 5715
Matt McBride
Partner
0345 274 6949
David Potter
Partner
0345 274 6819
Kevin Poulter
Partner
0345 404 4133
Rebecca Sawbridge
Partner
0345 634 2589
Christopher Sing
Partner
0345 017 1345
Laura Tracey
Partner
0345 166 6349
Nicola Wallbank
Partner
0345 274 6890
Lynne Ingram
Director
0345 126 4387
Toby Pochron
Director
0345 404 4186
Fiona Powell
Director
0345 272 5719
Robert Smedley
Director
0345 030 5806
Amanda Trewhella
Director
0345 128 6993
Paul Bownes
Managing Associate
0345 404 4142
Matt Fraser
Managing Associate
0345 634 2563
Toni Hudson
Managing Associate
0345 166 6266
Hurmus Oltan
Managing Associate
0345 272 5716
James Hughes
Senior Associate
0345 077 9638
Jesse Tataobuzogwu
Senior Associate
0345 634 1727
Lee Williams
Senior Associate
0345 126 3769
Sarah Bogues
Associate
0345 050 3689
Carer’s Leave Act update
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Articles 5th Dec 2023- Julian manages the delivery of all the employment and HR needs of one of the biggest supermarket retailers in the UK. He has written a reference book to guide all managers through their handling of all employment issues. He trains Managers and Directors and advises them and the business on all issues and represents them in all litigation.
- Successfully defending a multi-claimant redundancy pay claim worth circa. £20 million (with leading QC).
- Successfully negotiated a low commercial settlement of a multi-day employment tribunal claim of unfair dismissal and discrimination through judicial mediation.
- Advising a company dealing with contentious exits from their organisation involving allegations of discrimination and concluding settlement of potential claims.
- Providing employment advice to employees about all aspects of employment law including contractual issues, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy consultations, settlement agreements and discrimination.
- Assisting a professional services firm where a senior manager was accused of sexual harassment.
- Advised a multi-site organisation on all aspects of employee relations when setting up in the UK, including TUPE, redundancy, performance management, national living wage and diversity.
- Representing a client and appearing as the advocate in a dispute resulting in a 3-day tribunal case. The case included a claim of automatic unfair dismissal due to an alleged transnational TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) transfer to a country outside of the EEA.
- Successfully defending a County Council (including the advocacy) in a 7 day sex discrimination and unfair dismissal claim and successfully claiming substantial costs against the Claimant.
- Successfully defending a rail company in a tribunal claim brought on behalf of 600 employees alleging a failure to inform and consult under TUPE. Rebecca disposed of the case and a potential liability of £3.5 million by successfully arguing that the tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear the claim.
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims on behalf of employers from start to finish, principally in relation to unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, which involved advising on the merits of the claims and potential liability, and complying with case management directions.
Client service
‘Doing the right thing’ is at the heart of Freeths. Find out more about our excellent client service and the strong set of values that guide the way we work.
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Freeths are a leading national law firm with 13 offices across the UK. If you have a query about our services or just want to find out more, why not give us a call?
Contact: 03301 001 014