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Provided by Shakespeare Martineau
At Shakespeare Martineau, our experienced employment solicitors offer comprehensive employment law services across multiple offices, providing tailored advice for both routine and complex matters. With expertise across various sectors, including education and food and beverages, we help businesses navigate the intricacies of employment law, no matter their size or industry.
We understand that managing a workforce presents many challenges, particularly as employment regulations continue to evolve. Access to employment tribunals has become easier, making it vital for employers to stay compliant while balancing the need to attract and retain top talent. Our team is well-versed in handling a wide range of employment law issues, from unfair dismissal and redundancy to disputes over restrictive covenants.
Our firm has successfully represented clients in high-stakes litigation, including the High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and the European Court of Justice (ECJ). This experience ensures that you’ll receive robust representation should any disputes arise.
Whether you’re seeking strategic advice on workforce management, or facing an employment tribunal, we provide practical, clear guidance to help you navigate these complexities.
Provided by Chambers
Shakespeare Martineau provides detailed advice to a wide range of clients on employment law, with regular work for corporate groups as well as third sector and education clients. It has particular expertise in heavyweight litigation and especially assists universities and colleges with unfair dismissal claims, whistleblowing cases and redundancies.
David Browne is a key contact at the firm.
Provided by Chambers
Shakespeare Martineau advised a chartered university client on its
use of dismissal and reengagement to change payment terms and conditions for a particular cohort of academic staff, following consultations with the recognised trade unions and the staff. The matter concluded with agreement from all affected staff.
Provided by Chambers
They are a very astute and up-to-date team.
Team members at all levels are very capable and adaptable, and provide commercially astute advice.
Shakespeare Martineau stands out for the personalised and commercially-focused service. This tailored approach helps us make informed decisions that are both compliant and pragmatic.
Every aspect of our legal requirements is dealt with by solicitors of a high calibre.
Provided by Shakespeare Martineau
David Browne
Head of Department
Esther Maxwell
Matt McDonald
Tom Long
Emma Oliver
Danielle Humphries
Emma Noble
Lubna Laheria
Amy Richardson
Ellen Abrahall
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