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Freeths LLP

Employment

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Freeths LLP

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Employment - North West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Freeths has a well-regarded employment practice. The team handles a myriad of matters, including discrimination claims, restrictive covenants and TUPE matters. The firm has broad sector expertise, representing clients across the retail, leisure and logistics sectors, to name a few.
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Work Highlights

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  • Freeths represented YFM Private Equity in a management buyout of Replay Group and its subsidiary.

Strengths

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  • They use their knowledge and expertise effectively to get to the best solution for us. They take time to understand the problem and discuss different options. They care about doing the right thing.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Freeths possess expert knowledge, and they have the ability to apply that knowledge to our industry and to make a very complex and emotive subject easier to navigate.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Freeths offers excellent employment advice that is practical and realistic. They understand the risk and advise with clear guidance. Their service levels are consistently strong.

    Employment respondentUK

  • We commend Freeths for their exceptional commitment to personalised service, tailored advice and deep understanding of individual business needs.

    Employment respondentUK

  • They are extremely knowledgeable and quick to respond. They are always ahead of the game.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Laura Tracey
    Laura Tracey

    Laura Tracey

    Laura Tracey is head of the Manchester employment team. She has expertise in advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions and private equity investments, as well as navigating redundancies and restructurings. She is also experienced in acting for employers at tribunal, involving TUPE, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

    • Laura Tracey is exceptionally strong and advises very strongly. We are big fans of hers.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Laura is someone I can rely on for responsiveness with knowledgeable and commercially aware advice. She delivers an excellent service.

      Employment respondentUK

    • She has very strong knowledge and competence regarding employment law. She provides excellent customer service.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Laura Tracey is an excellent solicitor. She is highly intelligent and knowledgeable, while being equally approachable and personable. She is extremely hard-working. She always inspires confidence.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Laura is a pleasure to work with. She is hugely knowledgeable, with great expertise. Laura brings real added value to our business in terms of the services she and her team deliver for us.

      Employment respondentUK
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