Employment | UK

Eversheds Sutherland has a strong reputation for its employment expertise. It has an impressive client base in the public sector, particularly with regard to local government, education and healthcare entities. The team advises on the employment aspects of business immigration and pension matters. Its lawyers are also well known for their tribunal expertise, especially in cases concerning dismissals, discrimination and pay claims. Eversheds Sutherland offers valuable strategic advice for national and international clients in the energy, manufacturing and retail sectors, among others.

Weightmans has a predominantly employer-focused practice that is able to advise clients on a broad range of matters. The team is commended for its expertise in contentious employment matters, including restrictive covenant enforcement and claims relating to dismissals. It also advises clients on non-contentious matters including redundancy exercises and site closures. Lawyers at the firm are able to advise employers on TUPE transfers and the employment aspects of acquisitions.

Womble Bond Dickinson is a national firm with a notable employment offering in Newcastle. The firm focuses on both regional and national clients within the retail and manufacturing sectors, to name two. 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.

DAC Beachcroft has a strong reputation for providing advice and complex litigation support to both private and public sector employers, including numerous NHS trusts. The North East team demonstrates additional expertise in areas such as restructuring, TUPE and employee relations issues.