Chambers Review
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Employment - The South
What the Team is Known For
Clarkson Wright & Jakes acts for both employers and employees in employment tribunal proceedings. It has further expertise in matters such as restructurings and transfers, as well as HR corporate support for a range of employers. The team often acts for clients involved in the health and care sectors, including GP practices and charities.
Strengths
Their honesty in terms of risk is extremely valuable to us to make business decisions.
The team demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of industry challenges.
The team are really proactive and forward-thinking.
Notable practitioners
Laura Claridge is a partner and head of the firm's employment team. She regularly assists employers and employees with a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Her work includes advice on corporate transactions, disciplinary proceedings, senior exits and tribunal claims.
Laura is great to work with. She's very pragmatic and draws on her depth of experience and knowledge to provide us with advice and options to consider.
Laura was very responsive and gave expert advice.
Laura has always catered for our business's needs and supported us with expert knowledge in a timely fashion. We would have no hesitation in recommending Laura.
She brings an element of common sense to our thinking.
Laura is excellent - she's efficient and always understands our business needs and industry risks when providing advice. We value her honesty and appreciate her detailed summary of advice.