About

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.

Chambers Review

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Employment - West Midlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

David Browne is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Members

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

Amy Richardson

Danielle Humphries

David Browne

Head of Department

Ellen Abrahall

Emma Noble

Emma Oliver

Esther Maxwell

Lubna Laheria

Matt McDonald

Tom Long