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Gateley Legal

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire: South and West


Gateley Legal

Rankings

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Employment - Yorkshire: South and West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gateley Legal offers local and national employers advice on a broad array of employment areas. The team often works on TUPE matters and day-to-day HR issues, as well as advising on the management of internal investigations. Another area of strength is the firm's handling of disputes, especially those involving claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing.

Work Highlights

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  • Gateley Legal advised a UK-based manufacturer and supplier to the steel industry on navigating a complicated grievance, with threatened race and sex

    discrimination proceedings, by a senior employee, resulting in a successfully negotiated settlement agreement.

Strengths

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  • The knowledge and relationships they have developed with us ensures the advice and guidance they provide is relevant to us and our industry.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Gateley Legal have provided us with expert, in-depth knowledge throughout our matters and responded quickly to questions, providing good, clear advice and documentation.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Commercially savvy, they don’t simply regurgitate the law and tell us what we can’t do; their focus is on how we can achieve our goals in the best way that minimises risk.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Paul Ball
    Band 3Paul Ball

    Paul Ball

    Paul Ball is an accomplished practitioner who is experienced in handling TUPE matters, workforce restructuring and managing internal investigations. He also represents clients in employment tribunals and regarding wrongful dismissal claims.

    • Paul is very reliable and always offers strong advice.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Paul is a brilliant lawyer. We feel lucky to have him as a partner to our company.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Paul has a very good understanding of the wants and needs of the business.

      Employment respondentUK

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