Ranking tables
Employment | UK
Yorkshire: South and West
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Squire Patton Boggs 5 Years Ranked
- Walker Morris LLP 5 Years Ranked
- DAC Beachcroft LLP
- Eversheds Sutherland
Band 2
Band 3
- Capsticks LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Clarion 5 Years Ranked
- gunnercooke 2 Years Ranked
- Irwin Mitchell 5 Years Ranked
- Lupton Fawcett
- Schofield Sweeney
- Ward Hadaway
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Andrew Stones Squire Patton Boggs12 Years Ranked
- Jon Fisher Pinsent Masons13 Years Ranked
- Matthew Lewis Squire Patton Boggs14 Years Ranked
- Christopher MordueEversheds Sutherland
- Harmajinder HayreWard Hadaway
- Louise BloomfieldDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Paul CottonEversheds Sutherland
Band 2
- Andrew Rayment Walker Morris LLP8 Years Ranked
- Ed Jenneson gunnercooke12 Years Ranked
- Sarah Tahamtani Clarion14 Years Ranked
- Edward NuttmanWard Hadaway
- Simon Rice-BirchallEversheds Sutherland
Band 3
- Clare Gregory DLA Piper UK LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jane Hannon DLA Piper UK LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jenny Arrowsmith Irwin Mitchell1 Years Ranked
- Jo Tindall gunnercooke9 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Kitson Addleshaw Goddard LLP8 Years Ranked
- Shakeel Dad Addleshaw Goddard LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrew GilchristLupton Fawcett
- Glenn HayesHill Dickinson LLP
- John RobinsonSchofield Sweeney
- Louise LightfootEversheds Sutherland
- Marie WalshConsilia Legal
- Mike PattersonGordons LLP
- Simon ShepherdSchofield Sweeney
Band 4
- Christopher W Baker DLA Piper UK LLP8 Years Ranked
- David Sillitoe Robinson Ralph2 Years Ranked
- Emma Mills DLA Piper UK LLP6 Years Ranked
- Gurpreet Duhra DLA Piper UK LLP6 Years Ranked
- Mini Setty gunnercooke4 Years Ranked
- Paul Ball Gateley Legal8 Years Ranked
- Phil Crowe Shoosmiths LLP1 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Pallot Mills & Reeve LLP1 Years Ranked
- Simon Robinson Robinson Ralph1 Years Ranked
- Stuart Craig Mills & Reeve LLP1 Years Ranked
- Sue King Wrigleys Solicitors LLP5 Years Ranked
- Gearalt FahyWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- James AustinLCF Law
- Mary WalkerGordons LLP
- Paul KellyBlacks Solicitors LLP
Up and Coming
- Alacoque Marvin Wrigleys Solicitors LLP4 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Smith Walker Morris LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nick Newman Weightmans1 Years Ranked
- Tom Draper Freeths LLP1 Years Ranked
- Annie GraySchofield Sweeney
- Tom MoyesBlacks Solicitors LLP
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Deborah Warren Clarion4 Years Ranked
- Gemma Finlayson Lewis Silkin1 Years Ranked
- Janine Lawton rradar2 Years Ranked
- Joanna Dodd Clarion11 Years Ranked
- Joe McMorrow Pinsent Masons1 Years Ranked
- Lee Carroll Capsticks LLP1 Years Ranked
- Sarah Ashberry Addleshaw Goddard LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ed DuffieldWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Suki AttwalDAC Beachcroft LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Squire Patton BoggsEmployment2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs has a well-regarded team in Leeds that supports regional, national and international clients on all areas of employment law, including discrimination, restructuring and employment tribunal actions. The firm has particular expertise in the retail sector and is regularly instructed by high-profile names in this industry. It is also notable for its work on industrial relations matters as well as corporate support mandates.1 Walker Morris LLPEmployment2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedWalker Morris is a well-established Leeds-based firm that offers specialist services to large-scale businesses in the retail, banking, manufacturing and distribution sectors. It has a broad employment law practice which includes disciplinary procedures and managerial departures. The team is experienced in handling employment issues arising from business transactions. It also offers expert advice on sports-related employment matters, particularly in relation to football.
Band 2
2 Addleshaw Goddard LLPEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard has a highly regarded employment practice based in Leeds. The team is notable for its work on behalf of regional and national employers as well as executives in sectors such as food and drink, energy, finance and transport. Addleshaw Goddard comes recommended for representation in employment tribunal claims, as well as general advisory matters. Other areas of expertise include National Minimum Wage compliance, TUPE matters and restructuring advice.2 DLA Piper UK LLPEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper advises across the full spectrum of employment law matters. The team has notable experience handling cross-border projects, as well as providing expert advice on domestic matters. It advises on matters including TUPE and outsourcing as well as National Minimum Wage compliance. The firm's client base spans a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, retail and distribution. The firm has offices in Leeds and Sheffield.2 Pinsent MasonsEmployment2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPinsent Masons fields a prominent employment law service engaged by regional, national and global clients including many FTSE 100 and 250 groups. The team has broad sector experience that includes technology, financial services and retail, as well as notable strength in sports-related matters. It is also adept at handling sensitive industrial relations issues along with HR matters and exit negotiations for senior executives. The employment team is based in Leeds.
Band 3
3 Capsticks LLPEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCapsticks is a well-regarded firm that is particularly adept at representing clients in the healthcare arena. The firm represents numerous NHS trusts, as well as private providers, and is also known for its provision of specialised employment advice to emergency services, including the police and fire brigade. Additional areas of expertise for the firm include TUPE and employment tribunal advocacy, as well as pay disputes and discrimination cases. Its employment lawyers are based in the Leeds office.3 ClarionEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedClarion is an esteemed practice based in Leeds that provides employment advice to local, national and international corporates. The team handles matters including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims at the Employment Tribunal, as well as restructures and redundancy processes. The firm has sector expertise that covers logistics, healthcare, retail and manufacturing.3 gunnercookeEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedThe employment team at gunnercooke has expertise in representing both employers and employees in a range of matters. The group handles complex and high-value employment tribunal claims as well as providing non-contentious advice, including on TUPE matters.3 Irwin MitchellEmployment2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedIrwin Mitchell has an experienced employment practice in Sheffield that is well regarded for its handling of a range of matters. The team is experienced in handling complex claims in employment tribunals, as well as day-to-day matters for large corporates, charities and education institutions. Other areas of specialism for the firm include advising on TUPE transfers, discrimination claims and industrial relations issues.
Band 4
4 Gateley LegalEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedGateley Legal offers local and national employers advice on a broad array of employment areas. The team often works on TUPE matters and day-to-day HR issues, as well as advising on the management of internal investigations. Another area of strength is the firm's handling of disputes, especially those involving claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing.4 Mills & Reeve LLPEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMills & Reeve in Leeds acts for renowned clients on contentious as well as non-contentious employment matters. The firm has notable in-house advocacy strength and regularly represents clients in whistle-blowing, disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, among others. It also advises clients on transactional, restructuring and redundancy mandates.4 Robinson RalphEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRobinson Ralph's employment practice covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is very well versed in disputes involving issues of unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims and grievous investigations. It has in-depth knowledge of transaction-related issues such as TUPE and exit negotiations. Clients of the firm come from a wide variety of sectors including education, retail, finance and charities.4 rradarEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Rankedrradar has an extremely strong contentious employment practice. The firm is regularly sought by clients from a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare and charities to advise on such matters as disciplinary processes, TUPE disputes and whistle-blowing matters. The solicitors appear frequently in employment tribunal claims relating to unfair dismissal and discrimination.4 Shoosmiths LLPEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedThe Leeds-based employment team at Shoomiths has experience representing companies in diverse sectors, including retail, logistics and financial services. The team is adept at advising on a broad range of issues, from senior executive terminations through to industrial relations, worker status and equal pay claims.4 WeightmansEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedWeightmans 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.4 Wrigleys Solicitors LLPEmployment2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedWrigleys Solicitors comes recommended for advice on TUPE, redundancies and restructures, as well as employment tribunal claims concerning discrimination allegations. The team is adept at advising on the development of employment contracts and policies, and also assists with executive employment issues. The team is known to support clients in the charity and education sectors, among others.