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Forbes has a particular focus on the public sector, where it advises SMEs and larger employees on a range of employment matters. Such work includes trade union negotiations, discrimination claims and TUPE, and the firm also delivers in-house training sessions.
Jennifer Smith is a key contact at the firm.
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Forbes defended Vector Recruitment in a disability claim brought by a job applicant.
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Forbes have an in-depth understanding of the sector. Support is timely, well considered and balanced. Risk is explained. The team are responsive. Their advice is clear, and communication is excellent.
We really value Forbes' legal support, as every member of the team is able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges within our sector. Their advice is consistently tailored.
They are very practical, and they make the training engaging and fun. Forbes always provide practical commercial advice that is no-nonsense. They can relate the advice to everyday business.
They offer experience, determination and exemplary knowledge of the field. They have a good team with a wide network of expertise to call on.
Forbes offer a perfect balance between sharing the relevant legislation and understanding the unique needs and objectives of your business. The service provided fully met my needs.
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Daniel Bickerstaffe is a respected employment lawyer based in Manchester. He advises on TUPE transfers, company relocations and collective redundancy matters. He also acts on restrictive covenants as well as claims involving discrimination and whistle-blowing.
Daniel Bickerstaffe consistently provides a high level of service, responsiveness and advice.
Dan is excellent and one of the reason we work with e3.
Dan is always very astute and well informed with the advice he provides us with. He is both legally and commercially exceptional, often providing insight on things that we have not even considered.
Daniel is a pleasure to deal with and consistently provides clear and comprehensive advice tailored to our organisation. I cannot rate him highly enough.
Daniel Bickerstaffe is very switched on and professional. Dan provided excellent advice.
Nick Jones is a very experienced employment lawyer in Manchester who offers expertise in senior executive terminations and board-level disputes. He also acts in claims arising from allegations of discrimination, bullying and breaches of contractual obligations for both national and international clients. He has further strength in handling restrictive covenants, TUPE transfers and collective redundancy matters.
Nick Jones is very thorough. He possesses very detailed knowledge of your case.
Nick is a vastly experienced practitioner. I enjoy working with him; he is very easy to work with. He is an excellent technical lawyer who prepares thoroughly. He offers very good client service.
I cannot fault Nick Jones's service delivery and expert knowledge. I would highly recommend him to clients, contacts and personal friends.
Nick has a very strong customer ethos.
Nick Jones is always responsive and very strong on practical and commercial guidance.
Simon Ost is an experienced employment lawyer based in Liverpool. He handles employment issues in the context of corporate restructuring and transactions, including relocations, TUPE transfers and contractual changes. He also advises on the termination of senior executives, with further strength in industrial relations matters.
Having someone to speak to like Simon, who is an expert in this area, is great. He entertains all of our what-ifs, and it is so helpful to have that level of support.
Simon is excellent and we work very well together.
Simon Ost is simply excellent in all respects.
I trust Simon.
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