Employment: Employer: Third Sector
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Bates Wells
We manage risk and resolve disputes for employers and employees. We’ve sat on both sides of the table – so we’re better than most at seeing issues from every angle and predicting how each side will act.
We don’t just apply the letter of the law. We think about the outcome you want, then find the most practical ways to achieve it.
We’ve handled many high-profile test cases in the higher courts, both in the UK and Europe. We’re also particularly well-known for working with charities and the public sector.
For more information, visit https://bateswells.co.uk/services/employment/
Chambers Review
Bates Wells is renowned for its expert employment work for major charities and educational institutions. The team advises on the full gamut of employment law, with particular expertise in senior executive departures, acting for both third sector employers and senior individuals on these matters. Its executive client base includes professional and financial services employees.
Work Highlights
- Bates Wells acted for Hurlingham Club in successfully defending the Club's first Employment Tribunal hearing. The allegations were related to race discrimination accusations but were dismissed in their entirety following a three-day hearing.
Strengths
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"They are able to handle highly complex matters while explaining them clearly and giving sound advice."
"Their advice is accurate, comprehensive and timely."
"They understand our business really well and are proactive in helping us to find solutions."
"They are able to handle highly complex matters while explaining them clearly and giving sound advice."
"Their advice is accurate, comprehensive and timely."
"They understand our business really well and are proactive in helping us to find solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Lucy McLynn is head of employment at Bates Wells. She is acknowledged as an expert advisor to non-profits and charities, regularly assisting these clients with grievances and discrimination claims.
"Lucy is incredibly intelligent, approachable and pragmatic.She is an exceptionally good listener, able to see all sides and takes the temperature of the situation very calmly."
"Lucy is fantastic, responsive, reassuring and highly knowledgeable. She has handled difficult issues with upmost sensitivity."
"She provided prompt, diligent and pragmatic employment advice."
Paul Jennings is a partner at Bates Wells and a skilled practitioner known for his astute representation of senior executives and international charities.
"Paul is a truly pragmatic, supportive and strategic partner."
"He was thoughtful and diligent in thinking through situations and setting out things so that we had a clear understanding of the risks."
"Paul was a true pleasure to work with, I felt supported and guided throughout."
Paul Seath regularly advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on a broad array of employment issues including defending claims relating to dismissals or those alleging discrimination.
"Paul has a broad range of expertise and quickly understands client's needs."
"He gives pragmatic guidance and advice and is very responsive."
Rachel Mathieson is a partner at Bates Wells who advises clients with matters ranging from whistle-blowing and discrimination issues to negotiated departures. She has particular expertise in the third sector.
"Rachel was fantastic to deal with, she delivered calm, strategic advice with clarity."
"Rachel was brilliant, I would highly recommend her for anyone who wants clear, concise employment advice with commercial aptitude."
"Rachel was an excellent lawyer who was extremely knowledgeable, professional and empathetic."
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