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Provided by Thomas Mansfield Solicitors
The employment law team at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors advises employers, senior executives and professionals on the full range of employment law issues. The practice is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial insight and strong handling of complex, high-value and sensitive disputes.
Led by Alex Kiernan, ranked by Chambers & Partners for his strategic and commercially focused advice, and Meredith Hurst, noted for his technical knowledge and sector experience, the team acts for clients across financial services, transport and logistics, professional services and other regulated industries.
The team’s expertise includes restrictive covenants, TUPE, redundancy, executive exits, whistleblowing, discrimination and boardroom disputes. It is regularly instructed in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation, often involving reputational and regulatory risk.
In addition to contentious work, the team advises on workforce strategy, internal investigations and organisational change, and provides training for HR and management. Clients value the team’s approachable style, responsiveness and clear, practical advice aligned with business objectives.
Provided by Chambers
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors provides a full spectrum of employment law support to employers and employees alike, being expert in high-stakes disputes involving senior executives in financial and professional services. The firm advises on restructures and TUPE, as well as representing clients in litigation.
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Thomas Mansfield Solicitors represented a senior leader at an international organisation in a long-running acrimonious employment dispute, handling the negotiations to secure a favourable settlement for the client, involving high-value bonuses and commission schemes.
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They understood the commercial basis of claims very well and negotiated with the respondents accordingly.
They are very commercially astute, highlighting risk and giving realistic and practical advice and solutions.
We feel confident that our issues are dealt with in a timely fashion, and everything is explained with all options.
The team were brilliant from start to finish and I can't think of anything more they could have done.
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Alex Kiernan has a growing employment practice and focuses on advice for employers. He is able to assist with the employment aspects of corporate transactions and advice on restrictive covenants, among other areas.
It was brilliant working with Alex. I recommend him highly.
Alex's knowledge is excellent and he always communicates in a clear and transparent way.
Meredith Hurst advises employers, especially in the transport and logistics sector, and has experience of cross-border issues, as well as with handling trade union disputes. He frequently acts for claimants in complex litigation involving discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.
I value his advice and approach.
Meredith offers outstanding support on all matters.
Meredith is not only a great solicitor, he deeply cares for his clients and is empathetic in situations where respondents are aggressive towards claimants.
Head of Employment
Head of Employment
Provided by Thomas Mansfield Solicitors
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