Employment

Eversheds Sutherland is recognised as a leading group in the region with a team of lawyers able to handle the full range of contentious and non-contentious work. The firm demonstrates broad sector expertise that includes the universities, technology, logistics and pharmaceutical industries central to the regional economy. The employment practice benefits from the firm's national and international presence and assists clients with cross-border employment issues. The firm's other areas of strength include advising clients on immigration issues including securing sponsors' licences and visas. The team is based in the firm's Cambridge office.

"Eversheds Sutherland are pragmatic, commercial and, above all, an absolute pleasure to deal with."

"The team at Eversheds are swift to grasp the key contextual issues and to offer pragmatic, risk-assessed advice, providing a range of options to address and resolve issues."

"Eversheds consistently demonstrate a high level of skill and ability. They are extremely diligent and demonstrate expertise across a breadth of matters."

"The advice provided is clear, breaking down the legal jargon into understandable English. They are also commercially savvy when required, offering strategies dependent upon appetite for risk."

"They are incredibly creative and excellent business partners, and are absolutely superb at dealing with complex matters."

Eversheds Sutherland advised the University of Portsmouth on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including handling grievances and disciplinary matters.

Simon Tytherleigh is head of employment in Eversheds Sutherland's Cambridge office. He is highly regarded for his expertise in employment tribunal litigation, as well as his ability to advise clients on policy updates, outsourcing and TUPE matters. "Simon knows what he is doing in employment law. He has a great business sense and is prompt." "Simon is very easy to work with. He is very responsive and I trust his advice. He has supported me well with some very challenging cases." "Simon is a proven, trusted partner and an extension of the business. He exceeds expectations and consistently delivers to our agile needs." "Simon provides a consistently great level of service."

Constanze Moorhouse is experienced in handling a range of employment matters, with a particular focus on cross-border work. She is dual-qualified to practise in England and Wales and in Germany. "Her style is very supportive. The guidance provided is very clear and she breaks down complexity into clear next steps. Where there is risk, she is clear to highlight priorities and possible options." "Constanze has been a constant source of knowledgeable support and has always been my go-to person."

Cambridge-based Elizabeth Graves is co-head of Eversheds Sutherland's life sciences and healthcare team and is noted for her expertise in advising clients in those spaces on a full range of employment matters. She stands out for her ability to handle large-scale international projects. "Elizabeth is an absolute dream to work with - commercial, pragmatic and brilliant at her job." "Elizabeth is astute, pragmatic and strategic. She is always willing to go the extra mile." "Elizabeth understands our business, our industry, our challenges and our approach. She's an excellent lawyer."

Matthew Kelly is an employment partner in Eversheds Sutherland's Cambridge office who specialises in advising clients in the education sector. He adeptly assists clients with a full range of employment matters from discrimination and unfair dismissal claims to advising on day-to-day contractual and HR issues. "Matthew is always responsive and his advice is clear." "Matt Kelly is consistently outstanding in the quality of advice given on a range of employment matters. He is also pragmatic and great fun to work with."

Alice Townley-Smith has expertise advising clients in the education sector on a range of employment matters including grievances, redundancies, reorganisations and TUPE. She is based in Cambridge. "Alice combines remarkable levels of intellectual acuity with a highly conscientious approach. She is unfailingly patient and a delight to work with." "Alice is very helpful, knowledgeable and approachable."