About

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Cater Leydon Millard Limited (CLM) is a niche practice, founded in 2004, with a 100% focus on employment.

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.

CLM 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.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Thames Valley

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • ESP Solicitors advised Konica Minolta PLC on employment and HR requirements in the UK.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nathan Millard
Head of Employment
2
Band 2

Nathan Millard is a highly accomplished practitioner who takes on an array of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. His expertise spans cases involving allegations of discrimination, bullying, victimisation and unfair dismissal, with a focus on education sector clients.

Nathan brings a wealth of experience to bear.

His knowledge and experience is incredible and we feel very reassured with what he advises. I would not hesitate in recommending his services.

Nathan is a trusted partner to us. His legal advice is sophisticated and takes into account pragmatic realities. We love working with him.

3
Lisa Harris
3
Band 3

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.

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Employment

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Nathan Millard
Head of Employment
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Band 2
3
Lisa Harris
3
Band 3

Members

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Angharad Rayner

Colin Henney

Lisa Harris

Nathan Millard

Head of Department

Sheila Cater

Stephen Conlan

Wendy Leydon

Clients

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A number of Oxford independent schools

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

Headlam Group Plc

King’s College School

NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative

National Physical Laboratory

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Radley College

Serco Group Plc

Smeg UK Ltd

Industries

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Health

Independent schools

Manufacturing

Technology

Transport