About
Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP
Employment law is constantly evolving and we know how difficult it can be for organisations to keep up with the frequent changes. Whether advising an owner, manager, HR professional or in-house lawyer, our employment team provides cost-effective, tailor-made solutions designed to meet clients’ commercial objectives.
Our employment team can be a single point of contact for your firm in any employment law or HR matter. We provide advice and strategic guidance on the full range of commercial employment law services, including:
- HR matters
- tribunal claims
- business transfers
- organisational change
Many of our employment lawyers are experienced advocates who regularly appear on behalf of clients in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Civil Courts. We provide our clients with more than just solutions to their employment law and HR issues, we offer:
- a risk review and audit of all existing HR policies and procedures
- transparent pricing and funding options
- a dedicated account manager
- substantial tribunal experience for when claims arise
We also produce regular email bulletins and articles and host a number of events and training session each year, designed to keep clients up-to-date with developments in employment law.
Our clients
We advise both public and private sector organisations on contentious and non-contentious issues. Acting as an extension of your own team, we work with:
- company owners
- HR professionals
- in-house lawyers
- senior employees and executives
Chambers Review
Hill Dickinson acts for large NHS and education employers based in the North West and throughout the UK. The firm handles advisory work concerning TUPE, redundancy and restrictive covenant issues, as well as negotiation of senior exits. Hill Dickinson has a strong contentious arm offering in-house advocacy in Employment Tribunal proceedings and experience with High Court litigation.
Work Highlights
- Hill Dickinson advised Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust on the employment aspects of its acquisition of three additional hospital sites.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a highly experienced team with an exceptional depth of knowledge of the NHS."
"A great balanced team of experienced individuals with specialist knowledge. They provide a good, all-round service."
"The team is always quick to respond and mindful of deadlines. Their advice is always clear and thorough."
"It's a highly experienced team with an exceptional depth of knowledge of the NHS."
"A great balanced team of experienced individuals with specialist knowledge. They provide a good, all-round service."
"The team is always quick to respond and mindful of deadlines. Their advice is always clear and thorough."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Middleton represents clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings, including those relating to age and disability discrimination. He has further experience of senior executive appointments and terminations.
"Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable and provides an excellent service."
Kerstie Skeaping acts for both employers and employees on claims surrounding equal pay, breach of contract, discrimination and unfair dismissal. She also has experience of TUPE matters.
"She is good at getting the results her clients need."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hill Dickinson LLP
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Members
Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP
Caroline Prosser
David Parry
Head of Department
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Michael Wright
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