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Thompsons

Employment: Employee & Trade Union

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Thompsons

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Employment: Employee & Trade Union - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Thompsons is a specialist employment law firm with a particular emphasis on representing trade unions. The firm is noted for capabilities in harassment, discrimination and pay negotiation matters. It is also adept at handling issues relating to industrial action. The team has standout expertise when it comes to blacklisting issues in the construction industry.
Key contact

Neil Todd is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Thompsons continues to represent the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and its members against Tesco Stores in a case that challenges the contentious practice of 'fire and rehire'.

Strengths

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  • Thompsons are very skilled at setting out complex issues and making them understandable.

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  • Thompsons have specialist expertise, built on decades of experience, of employment law and all matters pertaining to trade unions.

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  • Thompsons stands out for the depth of knowledge of trade union law and experience in representing trade unions and their members.

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  • The quality of employment work Thompsons do is very good.

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