Chambers Review
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Employment - North West
What the Team is Known For
Kuits Solicitors advises on a range of employment matters for both public and private sector clients. The team has extensive experience appearing before tribunals and offering advice relating to TUPE, restrictive covenants and grievances. The firm offers additional expertise in whistle-blowing, dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Strengths
Kuits offers a commercial-business-like approach, combined with a human-centric pastoral care. This is rare! They always answer the phone or call back; they are extremely responsive.
There is a level of pragmatism that I have seen in the advice that I appreciate. I believe the Kuits team understand my level of knowledge and do not condescend or be dogmatic in their approach.
They offer practical advice with options based on the level of risk. We're very happy with the service, both in speed and in quality. They are timely.
The Kuits team really take the time to understand our sector, our business and our challenges. Their advice is very commercial and very tailored, while ensuring we remain compliant.
All their lawyers we deal with have good knowledge of the business and the sector, so they can communicate in a manner which is easy for us to pass on to the wider business to ensure compliance.
Work Highlights
Kuits Solicitors advised former Manchester United footballer Ruud Van Nistelrooy regarding his appointment and departure at the club, and then appointment as head coach of Leicester City Football Club.
Notable practitioners
Mark McKeating regularly represents employers before the Employment Tribunal in claims relating to discrimination allegations and whistle-blowing. He also advises on senior executive terminations. His work covers industries such as technology and healthcare.
It is great working with Mark.
Mark McKeating is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. He is very supportive and clear with any advice he provides us.
Mark McKeating is a strong adviser.
Sally Bird is an experienced employment lawyer who is able to turn her hand to any workplace-related issue. Her areas of work include business restructuring and the hiring and termination of employees, as well as employment disputes, including whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.
She is excellent and professional, and is liked by senior managers and directors.
All my dealings have been excellent; Sally brings an elegance to them, with neat solutions.
Sally is a true partner to us. Her advice is always sound, commercial and measured. She takes time to build a relationship with key stakeholders and understand our sector, business and challenges.