Department profile
Gateley Legal

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Gateley Legal

Rankings

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Employment - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gateley Legal has a strong reputation for acting for clients in the healthcare, retail and leisure sectors, including household names and national corporations. The firm handles both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, from harassment and discrimination claims to restructuring and transaction support.

Work Highlights

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  • Gateley Legal represented a transport and logistics company in claims involving allegations for discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal.

Strengths

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  • They are very clear and communicate in a language the team all understand. The Gateley team work really closely with us to ensure understanding.

    Employment respondentUK
  • The team at Gateley Legal are very responsive and provide practical advice and guidance. The team are able to advise on complex matters and provide clear and coherent guidance for us.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Gateley provides excellent client service. The team are responsive despite an obviously heavy workload, and their work is completed as agreed.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Gateley take a pragmatic, no-nonsense and commercial approach. They offer a range of options and work with the client to an outcome that is best for the client.

    Employment respondentUK
  • The advice we received from Gateley was clear and concise, giving us confidence in dealing with a very difficult case.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Avril England
    Band 3Avril England

    Avril England

    Avril England advises on a range of work that includes employment claims, harassment investigations and senior executive exits. Her clients include national household names in the sectors of retail and leisure.

    • It is a pleasure to deal with Avril. She listens to us and always understands the questions we are asking, and then she provides practical advice and guidance to us.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Her advice and support has always been excellent.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Avril always provides an outstanding level of service. She considers the commercial setting.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Avril is a very strong operator. I know I am getting the best advice from her, with a quick turnaround.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Avril is always mindful of cost to the client and doesn't spend more time than is required on an issue.

      Employment respondentUK

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