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Freeths LLP

Employment

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Freeths LLP

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Employment - West Midlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freeths is a well-reputed firm with a strong regional presence which offers advice to both private and public sector clients on a wide variety of employment issues. Its work includes advice on TUPE matters, whistle-blowing and large-scale restructurings. The team also has extensive experience of tribunal advocacy and provides training on the effective management of employment issues, including equal pay disputes and gender pay gap issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freeths continued to act as sole employment counsel to Paul Smith and provided comprehensive advice, including on performance issues, managing potential claims arising from dismissals and disciplinary issues.

Strengths

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  • They give clear guidance and instruction, and I feel that all of my queries are listened to without judgement.

    Employment respondentUK

  • They are responsive to business need and apply their commercial knowledge well.

    Employment respondentUK

  • They understand the working environment.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rebecca Sawbridge
    Rebecca Sawbridge

    Rebecca Sawbridge

    Rebecca Sawbridge heads Freeths' Birmingham employment team. Her practice is comprehensive and she works with large clients on everything from disputes to ongoing training.

    • Rebecca is highly responsive, pragmatic and straight to the point.

      Employment respondentUK

    • I am completely satisfied with Rebecca's support, patience and service.

      Employment respondentUK
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