Employment
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
Contact number
01622 690691Chambers Review
Brachers is a respected Kent-based firm acting primarily for employers and corporate clients in the healthcare, educational and construction sectors. The firm offers expertise in the full range of employment matters, including high-profile litigation, training for employers and non-contentious advisory work, covering areas such as TUPE and restrictive covenants. The team is also proficient in data protection law.
Work Highlights
- Brachers represented Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Employment Tribunal complaints and Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth and breadth of the Brachers team is very strong; it has"
"professionals to meet every need."
"The Brachers' team provides sound and insightful advice."
"The team provides good value for money and estimates for each project ahead of any commitment."
"I have never had to chase anyone from Brachers after I have sent emails to them."
"The depth and breadth of the Brachers team is very strong; it has"
"professionals to meet every need."
"The Brachers' team provides sound and insightful advice."
"The team provides good value for money and estimates for each project ahead of any commitment."
"I have never had to chase anyone from Brachers after I have sent emails to them."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Daw is noted for her expertise advising clients in the healthcare sector on complex employment issues. She focuses her practice on workforce planning, restructuring, disciplinary actions and tribunal claims.
"Catherine is fantastic to work with. She is sensible, knowledgeable, organised and responsive."
"Catherine is great. She provided very sound and well-reasoned advice, taking account of our industry and business."
"Catherine is very easy and fluid to work with; she always delivers."
Colin Smith advises clients on organisational restructuring and senior executive exits. He also handles employment disputes including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.
"Colin is my go-to person who understands the business and provides excellent advice and service."
"His commercial vision is very strong. Colin is outstanding."
"Colin is extremely professional and highly knowledgeable"