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Pinsent Masons

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Pinsent Masons

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Employment - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons acts for companies of all sizes in the infrastructure, automotive, food and drink, and higher education sectors. The firm provides strategic advice to clients on complex employment matters including redundancies, reorganisations and industrial disputes. It also advises on matters relating to equal pay and working time.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons advised a major rail industry contractor on responding to the scaleback of HS2 by making headcount reductions.

Strengths

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  • Pinsent Masons possess credible knowledge within employment law. They are always on top of legislation and quick to inform us of any upcoming changes.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Pinsent Masons' advice is always spot on and within expected timescales. The team are always very helpful, open and transparent; they give me advice that is clear and realistic.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Their strength is that they understand the nature of our business and the values of the organisation very well, which means we can align easily on our strategies regarding case management.

    Employment respondentUK

  • They invest time and effort into understanding our business and our culture. There is a level of pragmatism at the firm; they don't sit on the fence. They are very flexible and approachable.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Neil T Black
    Neil T Black

    Neil T Black

    Neil Black is the head of the Manchester office. He acts for clients on a range of matters spanning from whistle-blowing allegations to employment aspects of corporate transactions and restructuring mandates. He also advises on claims alleging harassment and discrimination.

    • Neil gives very practical advice. He understands our business really well. He's really realistic. He has a nice style about him: he makes what can be a dry topic very interesting and engaging.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Neil Black is very responsive, very personable and quite commercial as well. He does take a keen interest.

      Employment respondentUK

    • We have an outstanding partnership with Neil.

      Employment respondentUK
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  • Kate Dodd
    Kate Dodd

    Kate Dodd

    Kate Dodd has experience in supporting household-name employers and assists those clients with the implementation of DEI strategy. She also has further strength in advising employers in employment tribunals, conducting investigations and advising on sexual harassment.

    • Kate is a breath of fresh air and invaluable to our business. She's respected by all the HR team and the business leaders. She gives honest, pragmatic and agile advice. She operates as a true partner.

      Employment respondentUK

    • I cannot fault her service.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Kate Dodd has so much experience in DEI. Her experience was crucial.

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