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Blake Morgan

Employment

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Employment - Wales

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Blake Morgan boasts a stellar employment team that stands out for its work in the public sector, in particular for NHS, government and education clients. The firm offers corporate clients the benefits of the firm's considerable UK-wide presence. It excels in high-profile disciplinary, discrimination and whistle-blowing matters, and is also regularly sought after for its advice on industrial relations, reorganisations and TUPE transfers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Blake Morgan successfully defended Dolce & Gabbana from claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination following a multi-day hearing in the London Central Employment Tribunal.

Strengths

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  • I have never had a matter that proved too complex or sophisticated for them. They always deliver.

    Employment respondentUK

  • They consistently provide prompt, reliable and high-quality service, ensuring that our needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. The responsiveness to enquiries and issues is exceptional.

    Employment respondentUK

  • The Blake Morgan team are always knowledgeable, even with more complex matters.

    Employment respondentUK

  • The level of detail in their response is clear, concise and easy to understand, with an impressive turnaround time that ensures efficiency and effectiveness.

    Employment respondentUK

  • The team are approachable, quick at responding and give excellent theoretical explanations both verbally and in writing.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Joanne Davies
    Joanne Davies

    Joanne Davies

    Joanne Davies is highly respected for her strong expertise in employment law. She regularly assists clients with discrimination, gross misconduct and TUPE cases.

    • Joanne has proven to be very responsive and cognisant of the need to provide practical and pragmatic legal advice to our organisation.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Jo is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work and get along with. She's very experienced and will always provide a varying level of perspectives to any challenge or issue I need guidance on.

      Employment respondentUK
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  • Matthew Smith
    Matthew Smith

    Matthew Smith

    Matthew Smith offers significant experience in contentious employment matters. He regularly advises clients on employment tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing cases, in addition to his experience with restructurings and reorganisations.

    • Matthew is friendly and approachable. He understands our needs and is solution-focused.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Matthew is a remarkable lawyer - approachable and able to provide advice in a clear and understandable manner. I truly value the way he communicates complex matters with ease.

      Employment respondentUK

    • His ability to navigate intricate legal and business matters with ease is a testament to his expertise and experience.

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  • Paula Kathrens
    Paula Kathrens

    Paula Kathrens

    Paula Kathrens handles a broad spread of employment work and regularly acts for clients from a range of sectors including health, education, financial services and social housing.

    • Paula is able to provide guidance and advice relevant to our business and the activities that we undertake.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Paula is a joy to work with and provides excellent advice tailored to the needs of the organisation.

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