UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands
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Gateley Legal has a well-regarded employment practice that offers support on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Gateley's areas of strength include TUPE, equal pay issues and tribunal litigation. Its clients include large retailers, sports clubs and transport groups. The firm also handles work involving trade unions, including strikes and other industrial action.
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Gateley Legal represented Arts Council England in successfully defending a race discrimination and constructive dismissal claim in the employment tribunal.
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They provide insightful advice and solutions in line with our legal obligations as they know our business well and understand how we operate.
Their honesty, integrity and willingness to support and truly learn our business enables a truly tailored experience.
They are dedicated subject matter experts.
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Benedict Gorner is adept at handling large-scale employment projects including redundancy programmes and TUPE transfers. He also advises both employees and employers on restrictive covenants and senior exits alongside his contentious practice.
Benedict always provides pragmatic advice and support, has a consideration of costs and time, and understands our business well and what we need to achieve as an outcome.
Benedict is a very expert practitioner and very customer-focused. He sees the world through a client's lens.
Benedict is friendly, accessible and responsive. His advice is always balanced and pragmatic, and he provides us the confidence we need to navigate our way through challenging employment issues.
Merran Sewell is a partner with particular experience handling complex litigation relating to National Minimum Wage issues and whistleblowing claims. She also works with clients on non-contentious matters including TUPE transfers.
Merran's deep understanding of our business and pragmatism always ensures the right outcome. She provides understandable, relatable advice that can be actioned across all levels of the business.
Merran is a brilliant business partner, pragmatic and commercially aware.
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