Employment

Sintons advises clients in the public and private sectors on a full range of employment work including executive terminations, mass redundancies and restructuring issues, as well as discrimination claims, disciplinary proceedings and advice on employment contracts. The team operates across a broad range of sectors, regularly advising clients in education and healthcare, including colleges and hospital trusts, as well as entities from the construction, energy and leisure sectors. The firm also offers ongoing training and seminars on developments in the employment field.

"Sintons is very responsive and kept in touch with us all the way through. The firm couldn’t be more up to date and aware of potential costs that would not have been advantageous to us."

"The employment team at Sintons is thorough and extremely effective. There is always someone available with the relevant expertise at all times of the day."

"The lawyers have been invaluable in helping us understand the legal consequences in difficult situations. I have not come across a situation they have not been able to support us on."

Sintons advisedQuality Trusted Solutions LLP on all employment aspects arising in the termination of its contract with Imtech Inviron Limited.

Keith Land leads the employment practice at Sintons. He has a built a standout practice working with employers on the full spectrum of employment law, including matters relating to TUPE transfer, whistleblowing and holiday pay accrual. He is instructed by employers to defend claims of a sensitive nature, including discrimination and harassment. "Keith is superb at employment law." "Keith has built a very good practice. He is very engaging and good with clients." "Keith is invaluable to my business."

Max Winthrop is an experienced partner who advises clients on employment litigation including acting for individuals and employers in grievances and tribunal claims. He is also noted for his ability to advise on industrial relations. "Max is a consummate professional with an encyclopaedic knowledge of case law and procedure in the Employment Tribunal." "Max understood my case immediately and took time to formulate a plan of approach, whilst keeping me informed in lay person's terms." "Max is very thorough in his research, decision-making and advice." "Max Winthrop is really excellent at making sure his clients are properly represented. He is very bright and just an excellent communicator." "Max has a really accurate edge, academically."

Ailsa Hobson advises clients such as NHS trusts, corporates and charities on a variety of day-to-day employment and HR issues, as well as employment disputes. She regularly represents employers faced with discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims. "Ailsa is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive. She isn't afraid of tackling complex issues whilst also demonstrating compassion and empathy."

Catherine Hope provides clients with advice on TUPE implications, as well as day-to-day employment advice. Her practice has a particular focus on the healthcare sector. "Catherine was very responsive, knew the subject matter and every query was answered. Her knowledge was most impressive; she was spot-on from the beginning and throughout."