UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland has one of the largest and most experienced UK employment teams in the market, with over 140 lawyers delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across all areas of employment law. The firm supports clients on everything from day-to-day HR matters to complex, multijurisdictional projects involving employment, compensation, immigration and pensions. Their advice is pragmatic, user-friendly and grounded in a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial realities. The team is known for its technical excellence and thought leadership, regularly publishing legal briefings, industry insights and horizon scanning updates. Whether advising on HR strategy, policy development, international expansion or contentious matters such as litigation and industrial action, Eversheds Sutherland provides seamless cross-border support. As part of a top ten global law firm, the team combines local expertise with global reach.
Provided by Chambers
Eversheds Sutherland's Birmingham office handles complex employment matters for a variety of high-profile clients, including organisations from the financial services, technology and energy sectors. The Eversheds team regularly advises on non-contentious matters including TUPE, redundancy consultations and business restructuring, as well as contentious employment disputes and industrial relations.
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Eversheds Sutherland advised global company Navigator on all employment issues relating to its high-value takeover of Accrol.
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They are exceptionally responsive to any queries, and couple strong commerciality with pragmatism based on the industry in which we operate.
Eversheds go above and beyond to deliver and, when we are under pressure, roll up their sleeves and 'get in the trenches' with us.
Eversheds provide an excellent combination of legal advice and a commercial, pragmatic, risk-based approach.
They take the time to know our business well and act as a strategic partner.
Eversheds are very pragmatic, clear and responsive, and very commercial in their advice. They've been amazing.
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Audrey Elliott provides strategic advice on complying with National Minimum Wage and workers' hours legislation, and specialises in international recruitment.
Audrey takes a really complex area and makes it simple to understand with very pragmatic and commercially-focused advice.
I really rate Audrey - she is accessible, commercial and pragmatic in her approach.
Michael Hardiman is a partner with a broad employment practice. He is regularly sought out for his knowledge on employment tribunal claims, as well as advising large corporations on employment issues that have multi-jurisdictional elements.
Michael is is excellent. He can take complex issues and come up with practical advice and suggestions to help you.
Employment
Employment
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Diane Gilhooley
Head of Department
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