UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley
Ranked Individual
Provided by ESP Solicitors
ESP Solicitors (formerly known as Cater Leydon Millard Limited (CLM) is a niche practice, founded in 2004, with a 100% focus on employment. It now boasts over 20 lawyers nationally in its group, through its merger of April 2023 with ESPHR and further merger with Vista of 2025.
As Chambers' notes, CLM is "partner-heavy... and very hands-on", providing a boutique, specialist employment law service. CLM focuses on employment law issues and has particular expertise in the NHS, independent schools, technology, transport and manufacturing sectors. CLM is based in Oxfordshire but works nationally, throughout the UK.
ESP is perceived as a formidable opponent by other firms; its litigation win rate is an outstanding 90% plus.
The firm undertakes all employment aspects, including tribunal work, High Court litigation, discrimination, equal pay, TUPE, outsourcing, organisational change, team moves, industrial action, collective issues and employee engagement, whistleblowing and professional regulatory issues.
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ESP Solicitors is a respected specialist employment firm with experience working with large corporate groups, NHS trusts and well-known independent schools. The team advises on all manner of employment matters, including discrimination claims, changes to pay and conditions, and executive exits.
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ESP Solicitors advised Konica Minolta PLC on employment and HR requirements in the UK.
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They provide advice tailored to our business and the considerations required, while also outlining alternative options.
They are flexible, adaptable and subject matter experts.
One of their key strengths is their guidance on the risks of various options, and they are available to discuss the pros and cons where needed.
They don't just give advice - they get to understand the business that you are working within and provide tailored, strategic advice to support this.
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Lisa Harris is best known for advising healthcare clients. She also works with other public sector bodies and provides both groups with a full range of employment advice, specialising in discrimination, whistle-blowing, TUPE and litigation.
Lisa is a fantastic employment lawyer.
Lisa is a great asset to the team. She will outline the legal risks and then help us to assess situations fully from a commercial perspective to navigate through a case.
Lisa has expert knowledge, providing responsive advice with clarity and surety.
Employment
Provided by ESP Solicitors
Colin Henney
Lisa Harris
Head of Department
James Davies
Alex Scarfe
Louisa Zangina
Dan Rawstorne
Neil Guss
Paul Brill
Sophia Goodall
Lisa Harris
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