UK Guide 2026 : North West
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gunnercooke has a well-regarded employment team acting for public sector bodies as well as companies active in the insurance, housing and technology sectors. The team offers strength in issues surrounding senior executive departures, employee status concerns and industrial relations. It also acts on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE implications and pay issues.
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The gunnercooke people involved, and their diligence and attention to detail, married up with my needs personally.
They distinguish themselves through their unique expertise and extensive experience in handling complex cases. Their strengths lie in their deep understanding of employment law.
This department's exceptional people skills set it apart. Their genuine empathy and strong communication foster a collaborative and supportive environment that distinguishes them in the industry.
We received very fast response times from them for all employment law matters, which is essential to ensure we handle all situations correctly. The advice is clear and has helped us mitigate risk.
They were able to cut through a large amount of data and documents and get to the nub of the issue. Their responses were comprehensive and legally sound.
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Paul Ryman is an employment practitioner who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with clients that include employers, employees and executives. He has experience in discrimination matters, TUPE, whistle-blowing and board disputes, to name a few areas of work.
Paul Ryman is always responsive.
Paul has been a delight throughout a very difficult time and so supportive, knowledgeable and clear.
Paul Ryman provided exemplary client service. He was highly responsive and dedicated to addressing my concerns promptly. He has a strategic approach and thorough understanding of legal nuances.
Employment
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Sarah Armstrong
Paul Ryman
Rachel Spink
Paul Ryman
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Practice area: Employment
Location: Yorkshire: South and West
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