UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire: South and West
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Based in Leeds, rradar has a respected employment practice. The firm is regularly sought by clients from a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare and charities to advise on such matters as disciplinary processes, TUPE disputes and whistle-blowing. The team frequently acts on contentious matters, including claims relating to unfair dismissal and discrimination.
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I find the team very well prepared, engaged and available.
The team took the time to fully understand complexities and dealt with them fastidiously.
The service I received for my litigation case was excellent.
rradar were very responsive on all the matters they dealt with for us. They had complete control of the facts of the case.
They have a personable approach and the ability to explain things at a grassroots level.
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Emma Simons is a solicitor at rradar. Her practice is primarily contentious and she mostly represents employer clients in a range of matters, including unfair dismissal, redundancies, whistle-blowing and discrimination. She is based in the firm's Hull office.
Emma explained all the options and guided us through the process. She was responsive on emails and came to the hearing herself.
Emma is organised and efficient.
Emma is excellent.
Janine Lawton is a senior associate in the firm. She works with both private and third sector clients and assists on a range of employment law matters, including redundancy, unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
Janine used her experience to bring clarity to a difficult situation and explained everything clearly so there were no surprises later in the process.
Janine is strategic, methodical and hard-working.
Janine explained everything very clearly and provided sound and detailed advice throughout the process. She was extremely responsive to emails and calls.
Tom Bernard is a senior associate at the firm. His practice is wholly contentious and he acts for a range of clients in the Employment Tribunal and at appeals stage. His experience includes complex discrimination and whistle-blowing claims as well as TUPE disputes.
Tom is a very good solicitor.
Tom is really clear and comprehensive in his advice, and he goes further to give guidance on risks and advice on actions we can take, which is really helpful.
Employment
Employment
Employment
UK 2026
Practice area: Employment
Location: Yorkshire: South and West
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