UK Guide 2026 : East 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 advised Teneo on restructuring, redundancy and TUPE following an acquisition, and handled group litigation to defend the client in the employment tribunal.
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They are able to go the extra mile and are very responsive.
We received an exceptional service which was also good value for money.
Their responsiveness, depth of legal expertise and understanding of business realities set them apart.
The department were always quick to respond to matters and also to understand the business-critical nature of the issues.
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Andrew Macmillan's employment practice is wide-ranging and takes in areas such as business restructuring and outsourcing, as well as litigation. He is notable for his advice to insolvency practitioners on redundancy exercises relating to distressed companies.
Andrew is extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise and has supported the business on complex issues.
Helen Burgess provides advice to clients in relation to tribunal claims involving discrimination and unfair dismissals. Non-contentious matters are also a mainstay of her practice and she is noted for her TUPE expertise.
Her insight into emerging trends and legislative changes has been especially valuable in helping us stay ahead of potential risks.
We wouldn’t use anyone but Helen.
Helen always provided sage, business-focused advice, delivered with empathy and understanding when matters became difficult.
Helen is very knowledgeable, with the ability to honestly discuss the risks that might be involved and how to manage them.
Helen is able to provide user-friendly advice to non-legal people which is extremely helpful.
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