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Napier Solicitors

Employment: Employer

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


Napier Solicitors

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Employment: Employer - Northern Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Napier Solicitors has a well-established employment team able to handle a wide range of issues. The firm has strength in both contentious and advisory matters including whistle-blower cases, tribunal claims, unfair dismissal cases and recruitment processes. Napier has an impressive level of knowledge in dealing with issues within the education sector, among many others.
Strengths

Napier is a progressive, forward-thinking firm that adapts accordingly to customer needs. They offer a consistently measured, well-researched approach to complex matters.

We have found our advisers to be quick to respond to enquiries and to have excellent knowledge of the issues.

Notable practitioners
Paul Upson

Paul Upson heads the employment team at Napier Solicitors and is highly regarded for the wealth of his expertise in the education sector. He is adept at advising on a wide range of contentious employment matters including discrimination claims, dismissals and allegations of whistle-blower detriment.

Paul is always quick to respond to initial queries and he provides clear, balanced and comprehensive advice on matters.

Paul has always impressed me with his work ethic. I rely on and value his excellent advice.

Paul is extremely knowledgeable and balanced in his advice. I feel supported in my actions.

Paul Upson provides an exceptional, client-focused service. His clear understanding of our needs is evident in the responsive way in which he deals with matters.

Paul's methodical, well-researched approach is reassuring to me, especially in more complex cases. He is an excellent practitioner.

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