Department profile
Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront)

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Brachers LLP (Part of Lawfront)

Rankings

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Employment - The South

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Brachers acted for Enable Infrastructure and successfully defended the client against multiple race discrimination and breach of contract claims in employment tribunal proceedings after an internal grievance process.

Strengths

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  • They know when to push further and go the extra mile.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Their advice is balanced between legal and commercial realities.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Catherine Daw
    Band 2Catherine Daw

    Catherine Daw

    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 the apex, she is the title winner.

      Employment respondentUK
    • She puts me straight and guides me to safer waters when I get stuck.

      Employment respondentUK
  • Band 4Colin Smith
    Band 4Colin Smith

    Colin Smith

    Colin Smith advises clients on organisational restructuring and senior executive exits. He also handles employment disputes including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

    • Colin is excellent to work with.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Colin is fantastic. His breadth of knowledge and understanding puts us at ease every time.

      Employment respondentUK

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