Employment - North West
What the Team is Known For
DWF offers employment advice and representation to clients from a number of sectors including retail, education and finance. The firm is able to draw on the firm's extensive national network of resources when handling complex and multi-jurisdictional matters. The team has expertise in senior executive exits and handling contentious matters, including claims surrounding worker status, breach of contract and discrimination.
Strengths
"DWF are excellent; the team are very solutions-based. They were very proactive and came up with a solution which was cost-effective. If there is anything urgent they will turn it around quickly."
"DWF are absolutely brilliant. They were responsive, available and understood the complexity of the situation. The firm held our hand the whole way.I would recommend them wholeheartedly."
"DWF are responsive. They understand our business and give good legal and commercial advice and recommendations."
"DWF take time to understand our organisation and are collaborative; we've built really good relationships with multiple lawyers."
Work Highlights
DWF advised Pepco Group and its subsidiary Poundland on taking control of up to 71 Wilko store leases.
Notable Practitioners
Kirsty Rogers advises on TUPE and redundancy matters during restructuring mandates, as well as sensitive claims involving whistle-blowing and discrimination. She also assists employers with the rollout of training programmes on workplace culture and behaviour. "Kirsty talks to us about other things that might be important to our company. As an employer I value my relationship with her as she acts with the business in mind." "Kirsty is very calm and very methodical. Every time I speak to Kirsty I learn something; she guides us on new ideas as employers for conditions. She's really good at forward thinking." "Kirsty is a standout. She has a presence in the market; she's been involved in the North West employment arena for a significant amount of time." "She is one of the nicest partners and a wonderful employment lawyer. Superb, she ticks every box."
Tim Scott stands out for his specialist knowledge of TUPE matters. He is able to advise employers on the full gamut of issues they may face. "Tim is a really well-respected employment lawyer." "Tim is a lovely guy and an experienced practitioner who knows his stuff."
