Employment
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
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(01603) 23 2300About
Provided by Birketts LLP
Our Employment Team boasts some of the best lawyers in the region specialising in all aspects of employment law facing a company’s board or HR - from everyday operational challenges through to advising on strategic issues.
The team currently comprises over 20 specialist qualified employment solicitors, including 8 partners (one of whom is an experienced part time employment judge), making us one of the largest employment teams in the East of England. We have the strength and depth of expertise to ensure we deliver the service you expect in respect of technical quality, practical approach and timeliness of advice.
Chambers Review
Birketts possesses a market-leading department that stands out for its deep bench of employment specialists. The team has a proven track record in TUPE work. The firm has a wide range of impressive sector expertise, including in health, energy and facilities management. Its lawyers provide managerial and HR training to clients on a range of employment issues. The firm has offices in Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge and Chelmsford.
Work Highlights
- Birketts advised the Cambridge Building Society on various employment matters including employee relations advice, sickness absence and employee exits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Given the dynamic nature of employee relations, we could always be certain of speaking with the right person."
"Birketts have remarkable support and resource readily available."
"Birketts' team incorporates individuals with specialisms in various areas, which is beneficial."
"Birketts are able to provides clear and pragmatic advice to complex issues. The team are always able to support on short notice."
"Given the dynamic nature of employee relations, we could always be certain of speaking with the right person."
"Birketts have remarkable support and resource readily available."
"Birketts' team incorporates individuals with specialisms in various areas, which is beneficial."
"Birketts are able to provides clear and pragmatic advice to complex issues. The team are always able to support on short notice."
Notable Practitioners
Jeanette Wheeler is based in Norwich and heads the employment team at Birketts. She has a wealth of experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, including sensitive investigations and the establishment of works councils.
"Jeanette is just the most extraordinary lawyer."
Norwich-based Matthew Newnham is well known for his knowledge of employment law and for his NHS sector expertise. He regularly acts for clients in tribunal litigation and is capable of handling claims relating to discrimination and unfair dismissal, among other matters.
"Matthew is always commercially aware and pragmatic in his advice."
"Matthew provides easy-to-understand advice."
"His ability to convey complex ideas in a concise and understandable manner makes him an outstanding partner."
Jonathan Insley is a senior associate recognised for his strength in contentious employment matters, including discrimination and whistle-blowing claims. He is based in Birketts' Chelmsford office.
"Jonathan always makes himself available and is very approachable. Employment law can be very complex, but he uses terminology I understand."
"Jonathan dealt with an employment tribunal claim and was outstanding."
Josie Beal is a senior associate based in the firm's Cambridge office. She advises on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters including TUPE, disciplinary issues and tribunal claims.
"I always enjoy working with Josie and trust the advice she gives me."
"Josie has provided us with incredibly pragmatic advice at all times."
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