Employment
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
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01392 688688About
Provided by Michelmores LLP
Comprehensive HR & employment law support for employers
We support employers across all sectors, as they face their greatest challenges – especially in cases involving media scrutiny in highly unionised and litigious environments, where legislative uncertainty and organisational change compound pressures.
With a focus on lasting relationships and innovative solutions, we work as an expert extension to in-house HR functions, providing reassurance and guidance in difficult, time-sensitive cases involving issues such as complex discrimination claims and whistleblowing investigations.
Our clients rely on our support during complex multi-faceted investigations; large-scale restructuring; the various forms of TUPE; insolvency implications for employees industrial actions and employment tribunals / civil court enforcement actions.
Tailored teams for complex employment law challenges
Working closely with our immigration, commercial and court dispute resolution specialists, we help businesses from SMEs to PLCs local authorities, government departments, and third-sector organisations to achieve excellent outcomes in complex employment disputes.
Expert immigration support means employers can navigate the ever-changing UK immigration system, while our extended international network enables us to assist those operating in different jurisdictions around the world.
Chambers Review
Michelmores handles employment law matters for public and private sector clients, and advises them on both contentious and non-contentious work. The firm has notable experience acting for education clients, police forces and regional health trusts. The team's recent work includes representing respondents in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims as well as carrying out contract reviews and TUPE matters.
Work Highlights
- Michelmores defended South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust against claims of unfair dismissal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michelmores has found the advice given to be extremely insightful, articulate and practical. It adds an extraordinary amount of value to the areas which we have asked it to advise on."
"The Michelmores team is very capable of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters and has provided us with practical guidance to navigate such matters."
"The partners we work with are highly professional and experts, but they are human in their approach, unlike many other law firms."
"Michelmores has found the advice given to be extremely insightful, articulate and practical. It adds an extraordinary amount of value to the areas which we have asked it to advise on."
"The Michelmores team is very capable of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters and has provided us with practical guidance to navigate such matters."
"The partners we work with are highly professional and experts, but they are human in their approach, unlike many other law firms."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the employment practice at Michelmores, James Baker has significant experience defending clients against tribunal claims for harassment, discrimination and unfair dismissal, as well as advising on TUPE processes and senior exits.
"James is a pleasure to work with and his ability to provide a commercial view not just a legal textbook view is quite unique."
Andrew Tobey is adept at providing counsel on TUPE-related matters and employment issues following commercial transactions. He also advises on tribunal litigation, including claims for harassment and discrimination.
"Andrew provides us with high-quality, insightful advice and support on multiple matters and helped us reach satisfactory outcomes."
Kate Gardner handles employment aspects of commercial transactions, including TUPE transfers, and restructuring mandates. She also advises on contentious issues such as internal investigations and employment tribunal claims concerning discrimination and unfair dismissals.
Ranked Lawyers at
Michelmores LLP
South West