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Employment - Yorkshire: South and West

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Robinson Ralph's employment practice covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is very well versed in disputes involving issues of unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims and grievous investigations. It has in-depth knowledge of transaction-related issues such as TUPE and exit negotiations. Clients of the firm come from a wide variety of sectors including education, retail, finance and charities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Robinson
3
Simon Robinson
3
Band 3

Simon Robinson is director and co-founder of Robinson Ralph in Leeds. He advises employers on a wide range of matters including large-scale redundancies, settlement agreements and workplace investigations.

Simon is very much client-focused. His ability to dissect a claim and identify the key and most relevant aspects gives us confidence in our approach to defending a claim.

Simon has really strong commercial awareness. He will always look through the lens of our business and provide really practical options and solutions.

Simon is fantastic - very practical and very sound advice wrapped up in a very personable, credible and humorous package!

Simon goes out of his way to make himself available as required. He is highly knowledgeable and gives several pragmatic options.

Simon is highly experienced and detail-oriented, with a strong commercial sense. His pragmatic approach and excellent communication sets him apart.

David Sillitoe
4
David Sillitoe
4
Band 4

David Sillitoe is a partner in the firm. He frequently represents employer clients in employment tribunal proceedings, with particular expertise in claims relating to sexual harassment, unfair dismissal and discrimination.

David has been fantastic, and really clear on options and advice.

David provides honest, reliable feedback to us, and whenever we need to make a decision about a case, he always gives us different levels of options from a cost, risk and practical perspective.

David strives to make sure things are done at speed. He listens and understands our business.

David is approachable and astute, and is always quick to provide a comprehensive, pragmatic response.

David is extremely personable. It is easy to discuss matters with him and he is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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Yorkshire: South and West

Employment

Simon Robinson
3
Simon Robinson
3
Band 3
David Sillitoe
4
David Sillitoe
4
Band 4