UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley
Ranked Individual
Provided by Sherrards Solicitors
Led by Mark Fellows, the Sherrards Employment & Immigration team is recognised for delivering joined-up legal and HR support, with a strong understanding of the commercial and practical challenges clients face.
We advise across the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment and contracts to restructures, TUPE, disputes and tribunal claims. Our approach is responsive, pragmatic and commercially focused, aligning advice with clients’ wider business and HR strategies.
Acting for clients across sectors including retail, leisure, recruitment and franchising, we also support national and international businesses with cross-border employment and immigration matters, delivering consistent, high-quality and accessible advice.
Provided by Chambers
Sherrards' employment team is based in St Albans and provides advice to clients across a spread of industries including retail, hospitality and finance. It offers guidance on a range of employment matters including claims of unfair dismissal, sex and disability discrimination, and breach of contract. It is additionally adept at providing legal and HR support and training to clients.
Provided by Chambers
Sherrards delivered comprehensive advice to Mediashare in the course of a third-party acquisition of a minority share in the company. The firm negotiated new service agreements with senior executives and advised on the appointment of a new non-executive director, as well as providing ongoing support beyond the immediate transaction.
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They have a very pragmatic and human approach. They are very commercially savvy and not afraid to give opinions.
They always have an eye on the balance between the cost of pursuing claims, the merits of particulars cases and the likely award.
Sherrards are aware of the commercial realities of employing and dealing with staff from a practical perspective.
Our matter was sensitive and complex, and they demonstrated the ability to understand the various factors at play.
Provided by Chambers
Mark Fellows is the head of employment at Sherrards Solicitors. He offers guidance on both contentious and non-contentious employment law, including unfair dismissal claims, disciplinary matters and recruitment. He demonstrates notable experience representing clients in employment tribunals.
Mark is a great partner with an eye for a commercial outcome while providing exceptional client care.
Mark has an excellent understanding of the commercial issues and how they are considered alongside the legal position.
Mark is not only a fantastic lawyer who gives sound legal advice; he has a great sense of commercial practicalities and is a thoroughly nice person too.
Head of Employment
Provided by Sherrards Solicitors
Emma Peacock
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