Chambers Review
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Employment - North East
What the Team is Known For
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, healthcare, construction, energy and leisure sectors. The firm also offers training and seminars on developments in the employment field.
Strengths
The team at Sintons will always take the time to understand the context of a situation to make sure advice is relevant and workable in the situation.
The support provided by the entire team at Sintons has been fantastic.
Sintons' lawyers were approachable, understanding and compassionate, as well as providing sound, clear advice.
The team have the sufficient depth of knowledge and resources to handle even the most complex of advice areas well. Their service was first class.
Work Highlights
Sintons successfully defended Cramlington House against a claim of disability discrimination arising from the dismissal of a care assistant.
Notable practitioners
Keith Land has a built a strong practice working with employers on the full spectrum of employment law, including matters relating to TUPE transfer, whistle-blowing and holiday pay accrual. He is often instructed by employers to defend claims of a sensitive nature, including discrimination and harassment.
Keith Land is exceptional in all matters relating to employment law.
Keith has led on some very complex areas of work for my organisation which has provided me with absolute reassurance that we were in safe hands.
Keith understands the complexities of employee relations and the situation with trade unions.
Keith has always been open and amenable. I trust his professional advice; he is reactive and quick to respond.
Max Winthrop 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 Winthrop has vast experience and is always ready to explain the legal course of action to a non-expert in easy-to-understand language.
Max provides excellent service and is highly recommended.
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 whistle-blowing claims.
Ailsa Hobson is thoughtful, understanding and provides clear advice that is easy to understand and relay.
Ailsa has taken the time to get to know us as an organisation and understand our complexities, which provides us with huge confidence in her ability and the advice we receive.
Ailsa has always been an excellent support and colleague to us, supporting us with her excellent knowledge, understanding and flexibility.
Ailsa is excellent. She is thoughtful, understanding and provides clear advice that is easy to understand and relay.
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 is abreast of legislation and is transparent in her method of working. She offers a balanced and unbiased service to us and always ensures a compliant resolution.