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Employment - North West

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

JMW Solicitors has a reputable employment practice with a strong sector focus on hospitality. The firm defends clients in proceedings before the Employment Tribunal, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment claims. The team is also experienced in handling exit discussions and negotiations. The firm has a strong presence in the North West, with offices in Manchester and Liverpool.

Work Highlights

  • JMW Solicitors assisted Travelodge Hotels in delivering a training programme to members of its regional operational management teams.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Chamberlain
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Paul Chamberlain
3
Band 3

Paul Chamberlain is joint head of the Manchester department. He provides advice on National Minimum Wage, the Agency Workers Regulations and working time issues. He also acts on agency employment matters and whistle-blowing allegations.

We really value the advice and knowledge we get from working with Paul Chamberlain.

Paul has a deep understanding of a highly specialist area and always comes at things with a commercial view.

With Paul, we always get a high level of service and expertise, delivered with an honest appraisal of how matters should be resolved.

Paul Chamberlain is very good. He is responsive and very pragmatic with advice. Paul takes time to understand the business and its nuances. He easily cuts through challenges and gives us advice.

Simon Bloch
3
Simon Bloch
3
Band 3

Simon Bloch is joint head of the Manchester team. He is an experienced employment specialist with notable expertise in discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, and has experience defending said claims at tribunal. He is also particularly knowledgeable of the Agency Workers Regulations.

Any advice and dealings we have had with Simon have always been of a high standard, and his knowledge of our industry is very useful.

Simon Bloch is a true partner to us, and we trust him completely when we need his expertise.

Simon's expertise in the complicated and multi-levelled recruitment sector is invaluable.

Simon Bloch is simply excellent.

Simon is excellent. He is very responsive. He's relatable. He understands our business needs.

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Paul Chamberlain
3
Paul Chamberlain
3
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Simon Bloch
3
Simon Bloch
3
Band 3