Employment
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 3
Contact number
(0161) 234 8234Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons assisted Wincanton in the defence of multiple employment tribunal claims arising from a disputed TUPE transfer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a brilliant firm we really trust. Pinsent Masons have the same morals and commercial awareness and have built relationships with us over time."
"Pinsent Masons provided pragmatic advice and guidance beyond the legal matters, always thinking further ahead in the process than just the single instance of correspondence currently on the table."
"They make complex issues easy to understand and put them into lay persons' language. Very often we need fast advice, and they are agile enough to be able to respond."
"We receive outstanding service from Pinsent Masons. They feel like experts yet still part of our extended team. They also give their opinion and don't sit on the fence, which I appreciate."
"Pinsent has a range of experts to draw upon if required. They are always there when we need them. Nothing gets missed and they create the atmosphere for open and frank conversation."
"It is a brilliant firm we really trust. Pinsent Masons have the same morals and commercial awareness and have built relationships with us over time."
"Pinsent Masons provided pragmatic advice and guidance beyond the legal matters, always thinking further ahead in the process than just the single instance of correspondence currently on the table."
"They make complex issues easy to understand and put them into lay persons' language. Very often we need fast advice, and they are agile enough to be able to respond."
"We receive outstanding service from Pinsent Masons. They feel like experts yet still part of our extended team. They also give their opinion and don't sit on the fence, which I appreciate."
"Pinsent has a range of experts to draw upon if required. They are always there when we need them. Nothing gets missed and they create the atmosphere for open and frank conversation."
Notable Practitioners
Neil Black 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.
"An overall excellent adviser with great awareness of case law, commercially strong and detailed across several disciplines."
"Neil is great to partner with and makes complex issues easy to understand. He also looks at issues from different viewpoints, which is really helpful to make sure we have considered everything."
"A fantastic leader who provides pragmatic legal advice and true partnering approaches. Neil is also incredibly personable and will tailor his style to suit the audience. A great partner to have."
"Neil is very capable and knowledgeable, and very pragmatic and down to earth."
"Neil is very responsive, experienced and personable. He's plain-talking, he doesn't sit on the fence and he gives his opinion clearly."
Kate Dodd has experience in supporting household-name employers and assists those clients with the implementation of D&I strategy. She also has further strength in advising employers in employment tribunals and conducting investigations.
"She has been an invaluable source of guidance and support. When we required advice she took the time to fully understand the nuances of the situation and tailored her advice accordingly."
"Kate is incredibly commercially minded. She advises on what the right thing to do is morally and commercially, and has a real air of pragmatism in how she approaches things. She's invaluable for us."
"Kate is excellent. She has a wealth of knowledge and a particular strength in diversity and inclusion. She is great to work with and you can have honest and constructive discussions with her."
"Kate's advice is always well received, properly qualified and seeks to resolve as soon as is practicable."
"She is the ideal individual for our business. She's like an extension of our team; we really do value her input a huge amount. She's bright, passionate and commercial."