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DLA Piper LLP

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Chambers Review

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Employment - North West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a strong employment practice that draws on a global network advising major regional, national and international businesses on the full spectrum of employment matters. It offers sector-specific experience pertaining to the manufacturing, food and drink, and chemical industries. The team is noted for its handling of industrial relations matters, as well as TUPE and outsourcing work. It displays further strength in contentious work, including discrimination and whistle-blowing matters.

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Strengths

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  • DLA Piper offers communication skills and timeliness on responding to queries. They are extremely responsive to requests.

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  • DLA Piper are adept at providing superbly commercial, pragmatic and timely advice that it is always conscious of the strategic direction of our organisation and its risk appetite.

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  • DLA Piper possess knowledge of our business, with a deep understanding of how we operate, our culture and our principles. All contact points are strong performers.

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  • DLA Piper are very pragmatic and get straight to the point in hand. They set out their options and recommendations very clearly and concisely.

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  • The firm provides commercial, down-to-earth and simplified advice. They are responsive and quick. They are relatable. They always offer support in coming to the desired outcome.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Chalmers
    Alan Chalmers

    Alan Chalmers

    Alan Chalmers is an experienced employment lawyer in Manchester. He frequently acts for clients on allegations of discrimination and harassment, often arising from whistle-blower claims. He also advises on restructuring and outsourcing matters, with further experience handling exits of senior executives and data breaches.

    • We treat Alan as an extension of our team.

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    • Alan Chalmers is very commercial in his outlook across all aspects of the law. He's very timely in his advice. He is very good at seeing the wood for the trees.

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  • George Nicholson
    George Nicholson

    George Nicholson

    George Nicholson is a respected employment lawyer based in Manchester. He assists national and international clients with corporate restructuring and redundancy matters. He also advises on sensitive investigations, discrimination cases and equal pay issues.

    • George is an exceptionally smart and commercial lawyer who delivers pragmatic HR solutions that meet the complex and evolving needs of our business.

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    • George is extremely professional and offers super advice on all aspects of employment law.

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    • George Nicholson is strong across the board.

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