Employment

Womble Bond Dickinson is a national firm with a notable employment offering in Newcastle. The firm focuses on both regional and national clients, within retail and manufacturing sectors, to name a few. The team advises clients on high-stakes employment litigation including discrimination claims and equal pay disputes. It also assists clients with large-scale TUPE transfers and restructurings.

"The firm handled everything we've thrown at them with aplomb. I've always felt like we've been in safe hands whatever the scenario - absolutely first class in terms of responsiveness and service."

"The team has excellent breadth of knowledge and provides comprehensive support. It covers a broad range of activities and regardless of complexity find key information to bring clarity to situations."

"We have had a number of complex multi-faceted issues which Womble Bond Dickinson has handled brilliantly."

"Irrespective of the challenges that we present, the Womble Bond Dickinson team has one or more individuals with the capabilities and experience to support us."

"It provides pragmatic, business focused advice with a balanced view on risk. Womble is quick to respond, including to calls put in at short notice for business-critical queries."

Womble Bond Dickinson supported dnata Limited with its restructuring project, trade union relationships and defence ofTribunal claims.

Hilary du Randt has a wide-ranging employment practice which spans across contentious and non-contentious matters. She is particularly proficient at handling complex litigation including unfair dismissal, equal pay, and discrimination claims. She is also experienced in TUPE and redundancy processes. "Hilary has been very clear in where our boundaries are and super supportive in difficult times. I would recommend Hilary to anyone looking for an employment solicitor." "Hilary has provided excellent guidance and service." "Hilary du Randt is knowledgeable and pragmatic."

Lorraine Heard is an experienced employment solicitor based in the Newcastle office of Womble Bond Dickinson. An expert at defending employers in equal pay claims, Lorraine is also adept at handling discrimination claims and conducting investigations, among other issues. "Lorraine has steered us through complex legal matters. She always makes time for us as an organisation, and her responsiveness is enormously helpful in mitigating risk and resolving issues." "Lorraine assisted us through a very difficult evaluation process and was absolute superb at every step."

Alan Kennedy advises clients on a range of employment matters including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, as well as redundancy proceedings. His clients come from both the public and private sectors, including education and charity. "Alan has steered us through highly complex and sensitive cases very skilfully." "Alan is a pleasure to work with in difficult circumstances. His calm, reassuring approach as well as his expertise and experience are vital."