UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire: South and West
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Freeths' employment practice is based in Sheffield. The team advises clients in the public, private and third sectors and offers a full range of employment services. Freeths also offers an HR partnership service.
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Freeths acted for a group of 175 Arcadia employees in a protective award claim against the collapsed retailer, resulting in substantial payments to the clients.
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Freeths provide advice and guidance in a way that feels like they are part of our business. Rather than just giving options and risk, they give direction.
Freeths are extremely insightful, supportive and clear in their feedback. It is also a pleasure working with members of a team who are friendly and relaxed.
What is particularly impressive is that not only are they commercially aware, they are also industry-aware of the specific issues each industry faces.
Understanding our organisation has allowed Freeths to work proactively with us to address issues early or avert them altogether. I have not seen this level of engagement from other legal providers.
We work effectively together to reach tailored solutions that meet the needs of the organisation, rather than applying a 'broad-brush' approach.
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Tom Draper heads the employment team at Freeths in Sheffield. His experience in employment law includes redundancy and restructuring exercises as well as disciplinary proceedings and discrimination claims.
Tom continues to impress, both personally and through the team he has built. Approachable, responsive and knowledgeable, he has an ability to get to the root of an issue quickly and efficiently.
Tom is very knowledgeable, commercially aware, very responsive and able to explain things clearly and concisely.
Employment
UK 2026
Practice area: Employment
Location: Yorkshire: South and West
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