Employment

Howard Kennedy has a dedicated team that is regularly called upon by clients across sectors such as retail, transport and leisure. The team is adept at handling contentious claims at tribunal ranging from discrimination and whistle-blowing claims to internal misconduct and grievance matters. It is well equipped to advise on and conduct sensitive investigations.

"The advice provided by Howard Kennedy is always thorough and easy to follow. They are quick to respond as well as grasp the commercial need of our business model and structure."

"They are meticulous in their approach and offer specific advice based on their past experiences which is in line with the law. They have a good depth of expertise across their practice."

"The team understands the market and its dynamics alongside having expert levels of knowledge in employment law."

Howard Kennedy represented The Yorkshire County Cricket Club regarding a tribunal claim of race discrimination brought by Azeem Rafiq and also advised on a range of governance-related reforms.

Head of the employment team at Howard Kennedy, Jane Amphlett is well versed in assisting employers and employees from a variety of sectors with dismissals, restructurings and TUPE. She regularly advises clients on disputes including discrimination claims. "Jane is an exceptional expert in her field who helps us to determine the underlying issues and stay focused on what really matters." "She is brilliant, always available and makes you feel like that you are the only person she is dealing with. She is thorough in the advice she provides." "Jane is a real pleasure to work with. She is very quick to respond, gives clear and practical advice, and helps resolve sensitive matters quickly and tactfully."

Lydia Christie is a legal director at Howard Kennedy who advises a client base of well-known employers in the leisure and hospitality industry on tribunal claims and general advisory matters. "Lydia provides very sound and thorough advice. She is a very pleasant person to deal with." "Advice from Lydia is always prompt, practical, responsive and knowledgeable." "Lydia is excellent. She is very responsive and a delight to work with."

Sam Murray-Hinde focuses her practice on advising employers across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including investigations. She has particular strengths representing those in the transport and sports sectors. "Not once has Sam steered us the wrong way, because she gives exceptionally clear advice." "She is a responsive, clear and detail-oriented lawyer." "Sam is excellent at managing complex cases and clients well because she is unflappable, sensible, commercial and always very calm so can defuse tension."