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Employment - Yorkshire: South and West

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Weightmans is well regarded for its representation of clients in a variety of employment law matters. The firm has a significant presence in the transport, logistics and healthcare sectors. Its lawyers are known for specialist knowledge, which includes managing industrial disputes, as well as handling redundancy matters. The team also offers clients the benefit of its developed advocacy experience, handling a wide range of sensitive employment tribunal claims.

Work Highlights

  • Weightmans advised the University of Leeds in relation to multiple tribunal claims, including whistle-blowing claims and discrimination claims, alongside support on internal case management.

Strengths

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They are professional but very personable, making staff feel at ease when statements for tribunal cases have had to be drafted.

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While we have a formal contractual relationship, it feels more of a partnership arrangement due to Weightmans' understanding of our work and the values we stand for.

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Weightmans are attentive and collaborative in their engagement and delivery.

Employment respondent
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Weightmans offers an excellent team of advisers with a range of specialisms.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nick Newman
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Nick Newman
4
Band 4

Nick Newman heads the employment practice in Leeds. He has experience advising employers on a wide range of contentious issues, including disputed TUPE transfers, industrial action and a variety of claims before the Employment Tribunal.

Nick provides a strong and available focal point for our requirements across Weightmans.

Nick is confident and has thorough knowledge. He doesn't always give you the answer you want, but he certainly understands your position and always finds a way through from the legal perspective.

Nick provides us with fantastic support. He is knowledgeable, responsive and provides clear guidance.

Nick is brilliant. He is really strong on client care, the law and integrity.

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Ben Daniel
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Up and Coming

Ben Daniel has experience in complex employment tribunal and appeal hearings. He has an extensive private and public sector client base, in particular in the transport sector, in which he frequently advises on industrial disputes.

Ben Daniel is the best employment lawyer I've ever worked with. He's really committed, pragmatic and commercial.

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