UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands
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Provided by Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Department led by John Merry who has a strong reputation throughout the West Midlands for his level of knowledge and its application in delivering practical and commercially aware advice.
Major city firm standard of expertise and service in a semi-rural community, with a proven track record of acting both for large national and international concerns as well as SMEs.
Specialism in TUPE and the employment aspects of business transfers, including in respect of due diligence, drafting and negotiating employment-related warranties and indemnities, and post-acquisition reorganisations.
Specialism in advising schools and colleges including in relation to academy conversions and other employment/HR matters as part of the firm’s regionally recognised Education practice.
Specialism in advising farmers and growers, including as NFU panel advisers.
Specialism in advising Court of Protection-appointed deputies and case managers in connection with the employment of carers.
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Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is noted for its non-contentious employment expertise and is frequently sought after to advise on transactions and TUPE transfers, as well as changes to terms and conditions and policies and procedures. The team offers additional capabilities assisting with claims of discrimination and unfair dismissal, as well as redundancy processes. The employment team is based across Telford and Hereford.
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Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors advised Trioworld UK in connection with a reorganisation and restructure.
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They have been very knowledgeable and supportive, and their strength was that their advice was not woolly. They gave me clear advice and options.
The communication, advice and resolution were first class.
The value the team offer our business is exceptional.
Their client care and concern is exemplary, and they work together with us as case managers to ensure the client is fully supported and understood.
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Telford-based John Merry is the head of employment at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors and has particular expertise in TUPE issues, in both reorganisations and transactions. He offers further capabilities advising on redundancy processes, contract and policy changes, as well as claims for discrimination.
I would trust John with any situation we would find ourselves in.
It’s a real asset to have someone so dependable and experienced to turn to, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services to other businesses.
John's pragmatic approach gives us the ability to make commercially sensitive decisions, fully armed with the facts.
Employment
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