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Robinson Ralph

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire: South and West

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Robinson Ralph

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Employment - Yorkshire: South and West

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.

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Strengths

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  • They are excellent at balancing risk and using practical and commercially sound advice to help us. They are very funny and can make us all relax in tense circumstances.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Everybody at Robinson Ralph goes out of their way to strengthen their working relationships with us.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Their advice is straightforward, no-nonsense, tailored to their audience and easily understood. The whole team are personable, approachable and pacy.

    Employment respondentUK

  • What truly sets this department apart is the combination of deep legal expertise with a refreshingly human approach. Their willingness to support us at short notice has been invaluable.

    Employment respondentUK

  • The relief I felt after instructing Robinson Ralph was undeniable. Their quick interpretation of the matter and the support they gave me within the parameter of service was unbelievable.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Robinson
    Simon Robinson

    Simon Robinson

    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.

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK
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  • David Sillitoe
    David Sillitoe

    David Sillitoe

    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.

      Employment respondentUK

    • 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.

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK

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

      Employment respondentUK
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