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Shoosmiths LLP

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Our national team of specialist lawyers provide excellent client service and legal advice across all employment matters, whether for corporate clients, where our focus is on improving their business in innovative and forward thinking ways, or supporting high net worth individuals on their personal requirements.

There is not much that our national team of experienced specialists has not seen before, meaning they are well placed to deliver cost-effective, strategic and commercial advice aimed at improving your business or meeting your personal requirements. We pride ourselves on investing time to fully understand your objectives meaning we can deliver the support you need, when you need it most, so you can achieve your goals.

We provide a painless way for our clients to keep up to speed on all employment developments. Empowering managers is essential for operational effectiveness and our bespoke training courses are the ideal way to develop your management population’s skills and capability, whilst our unique range of innovative products provide cost-effective solutions to your HR issues. Whatever your requirements, we can provide tailored, innovative and practical advice, strategies and solutions. As well as guiding you or your HR department through the everyday employment issues that arise, we also regularly deliver products and services across a number of specialist areas.

Clients (5)

  • South Staffordshire College
  • Royal Institute of British Architects
  • CityFibre Holdings Limited
  • Mawdsley Group Investments Limited
  • Lottoland

Chambers Review

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Employment - North West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths handles matters across the full spectrum of employment law, from TUPE matters, reorganisations and employment status to industrial relations advice and discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. The firm also advises on disciplinary measures and business immigration issues.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Lincolnshire County Council on its Operational IT Services procurement, supporting its aim for a transformation of its core operational IT systems.

Strengths

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  • They have taken a significant amount of time to understand us as a client, our business and our appetite for risk. They're able to give pragmatic and commercial advice and support.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Shoosmiths' fee earners are much more well read and analytical in handling cases and liaising with counsel. They don't simply pass over briefs and bundles and expect counsel to deal with matters.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Shoosmiths have a commercial and practical focus to resolution and results. They have a great balanced team. They are very responsive.

    Employment respondentUK

  • They are able to convey their complete understanding into easy-to-understand yet thought-provoking engagements. It’s really hard to see how they could improve on what is an amazing contribution.

    Employment respondentUK

  • Shoosmith offers expert knowledge of the law, top-tier clients and a friendly, approachable style that clients favour. They have solicitors to fit every client's style. They are very approachable.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Emma Morgan
    Emma Morgan

    Emma Morgan

    Emma Morgan is recognised for her expertise in TUPE matters, discrimination claims and complex tribunal claims. She also advises on matters relating to restrictive covenants and industrial relations. She provides employers with HR support and delivers training sessions.

    • Emma Morgan leads by example, demonstrating excellent client service combined with impressive technical knowledge. Emma has a clear vision for her team. She's an impressive leader with gravitas.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Emma Morgan has been very on the ball with the facts of the case. She has been detailed in her considerations of settlement prior to and during the hearing.

      Employment respondentUK

    • She is excellent. She's very knowledgeable, accessible and business-focused.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Emma is incredibly knowledgeable of employment law. She provides clear, concise advice that is easy to understand. She's always available to answer my questions. She's client-focused and pragmatic.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Emma is fantastic and manages our contract well. She is providing excellent support and commercialism.

      Employment respondentUK
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North West

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