‘Ruthlessly client focused.’

‘Ben Smith – he becomes best friends with clients while robustly pursuing their interests.’

‘Nick Hurley: fierce, commercial, excellent negotiator.’

‘Camilla Beamish provides excellent support and timely advice.’

‘Laura McMaster has got a very personable, customer-oriented approach. A highly qualified lawyer who listens to the client.’

‘Very practical advice with a clear explanation.’

‘The employment team at DMH Stallard is extremely strong. They are the best law firm in the Sussex area.’

‘Greg Burgess and Simon Bellm are both excellent practitioners. There isn’t much they don’t know about employee relations and discrimination. They both have an excellent down-to-earth manner, have sound judgment and always give good commercial advice.’

‘Very prompt, commercial and proactive advice.’

‘A very strong practice in employment law. They have efficient processes for onboarding new clients, dealing with payments and managing through each case.’

‘I worked primarily with Naomi Greenwood. Her expertise and advice were phenomenal from the initial phone call onwards. Her recommended course of action from the initial call was carried out and yielded an excellent result for me as the client.’

‘Competent and client focused.’

‘Very responsive – at a time when working from home can create a dislocation between companies and their clients, they are managing to provide a very integrated service.’

‘Offers very honest and comprehensive advice.’

‘Always considerate of all points of views and work with a commercial sense, as well as pragmatic approaches, whilst outlining the pros and cons of every situation. Their policy/employment principles approach is always considered, prompt and accurate.’

‘I had a highly positive experience with Stevens & Bolton LLP. The team demonstrated exceptional expertise, providing thorough legal guidance and prompt resolutions to my concerns. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and clear communication made the legal process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend them for their outstanding services and knowledgeable team.’

‘The team is well coordinated, efficient and we found their advice very prudent, useful and appropriate.’

‘Hannah Ford and the team are experts in their field, responsive, and provide practical and useable advice. The cherry on top is that they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘I continue to enjoy the experience of working with Brachers, they never fail to deliver on every task set and always in good time, we do challenge them by giving them short windows to respond simply due to the fast-paced, dynamic environment in which our organisation operates.’

‘We enjoy and benefit from their openness to seek support from other legal teams should a specific element of a task fall outside their area of specialism. All in all a solid team which i would certainly recommend.’

‘They are always there to respond to whatever challenge or dilemma we have.’

‘The team are responsive.’

‘Straight forward advice.’

‘The practice handles high quality respondent work including the representation of foreign governments in employment tribunal proceedings. The practice therefore has clients of an international calibre. Their strength lies in providing a bespoke, expert and sophisticated service to such clients.’

‘Victoria Regan is very knowledgeable and able to provide information and guidance and is always helpful and supportive. She responds quickly and has a very approachable and friendly manner as well as professional.’

‘The team are super friendly and accessible and also proactively offer help and training in advance of employment law changes or emerging trends.’

‘Ashley Scriven – calm, efficient, perfect blend of fairness and commerciality. Pam Loch – champion of business and individuals, huge community spirit and has bags of practical advice while understanding the macro-economic climate.’

‘My experience of what makes Martin Searle Solicitors unique is their approach to community engagement and understanding the needs of local communities. They give their time and expertise freely so that local community groups and charities can strengthen their practices in relation to employment law.’

‘Fiona Martin and Christine Gannon have provided clear and useful guidance and answered the most pressing questions of the local voluntary sector. They are both approachable, knowledgeable and honest which reassures organisations in their decision-making.’

‘Attention to their clients’ individual situation and efficient response times. Friendly staff and clear communication.’

‘Outset Legal shows a dedication and attention to their clients that goes above and beyond the norm. This is the factor that sets them apart from many other law firms and guarantees an exceptional level of service to their clients.’

‘Daniel Smith is very experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to Employment Law. He is more than capable (and does) undertake his own advocacy, as well as working collaboratively with Counsel on very high value and complex matters. He is always contactable and is not afraid to commit the hours and effort to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.’

‘Melissa Nelson is first class. She develops a deep understanding of her clients and is able to build a close and effective working relationship with them and Counsel. ’

‘We worked mainly with one partner, Ben Stepney, but he has consistently worked at the highest level of care, attention and commercially minded support.’

‘Highly competent; ethical; pragmatic and straightforward.’

‘I have been impressed with TS & P since I moved to Kent. Local practice with lawyers who understand the local markets and businesses as well as having exceptional knowledge and practical solutions. Contact time and turnaround is usually within 24 hours, which is exactly what is required when in an employment law situation.’

‘This practice, in particular Paul McAleavey, offers outstanding, professional support and services to those that need to have employment, contracts, settlement agreements, and in particular they offer professional, pragmatic and empathetic service to those that are involved in contract disputes. What makes them unique is the experience that they have, their size in that they are able to give individual attention rather than just be a corporate office. They deliver on what they promise, and don’t exaggerate the capability. Outstanding service to companies and individuals.’

‘Paul McAleavey: I have worked with Paul in different situations. His detailed knowledge and attention to detail is outstanding. If he says he will deliver something on a certain day, he does it. Apart from his technical and professional competencies, he is very aware of how individuals may feel and the stresses they may be under. He makes you feel comfortable while remaining professional. Outstanding skills that he can combine. He is also highly regarded by some of the competitors that he has engaged with, and organisations that he has worked with, and gets strong recommendations from them. Over the 45 years that I’ve been working, Paul is within the top five lawyers I have worked with globally. May be a small firm, but that makes them special.’

‘Girlings provides all of our HR related legal support, be that for in house HR related items or support in legal actions relating to employment claims. They know our business very well and have provided an invaluable support over an extended period of time.’

‘We have worked with Markel Law for a number of years now and they continue to provide a consistently high level of service, considering both commercial, compliance and statutory factors that can apply to our cases.’

‘I have been using Markel Law for over ten years now and have never had any problems with their advice or service. Every interaction I have had with any of the team has been positive.’

‘My main contact is Edward Pearce, but I also work closely with Toby McArdle. Both are very helpful, take the time to understand my organisation, and give practical, pragmatic advice to give the best outcome for the me. They make themselves available at short notice and I trust their advice implicitly.’

‘We mainly use the services of Rix & Kay for Employment Law advice. In most circumstances, these situations develop quickly, and decisive action is required almost immediately. The advice provided has been prompt and accurate and has assisted us in diffusing disputes efficiently.’

‘Elaine Abs has been our main point of contact; she developed a training programme for Line Managers and delivered the training in house. This has helped tremendously in diffusing potential difficult situations.’

‘There are many varied services that link together in a seamless way.’

‘No-nonsense, pragmatic and concise advice – Dan Soanes and Harry Sherrard.’

‘Sherrards is a smaller specialist practice so it allows the development of long-term positive working relationships and a thorough understanding of our business. The advice provided is straight forward, detailed and pragmatic.’

‘Dan Soanes is a truly outstanding employment lawyer. I have used him for many years and find his ability to cut to the nub of the issue better than any other lawyer I have ever used. He is responsive and offers sensible, practical and often creative solutions mitigating risks with great skill. He instils me with total confidence.’

‘TW’s unique selling point is its people. They are highly skillful and technically brilliant lawyers yet down-to-earth and easy to get along with. They offer a very personalised service. They are excellent at developing relationships with clients.’

‘Emma Thompson is a stand-out individual. She is calm under pressure and leads from the front. She does not leave her juniors out on a limb. She is a champion of collaborative working, which shines through in Emma’s approach to instructing counsel. She is balanced and has excellent professional judgement.’

‘The breadth of knowledge Emma has within her area was fantastic and puts me at ease, knowing I am dealing with someone who can help me navigate a complex issue I am having with my employer. This takes a lot of stress away from me in a very stressful situation. She is calm, to the point, transparent and honest.’

‘Thomas Mansfield is exceedingly highly experienced and knowledgeable in complex domestic UK and International employment law matters. If you are looking for a law firm to represent domestic and complex cross-international matters, look no further than Thomas Mansfield.’

‘Angie Crush is a top-notch lawyer who knows the UK and International markets very well. My work with Angie in a highly complex domestic and international matter was led, managed, and executed at the utmost top levels.’

‘Angie is also a wonderful professional to work with. She was always there to make sure the process proceeded as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend Angie Crush. Angie is not only a great lawyer, but she is also a great person.’

‘I used TWM to help the with the negotiations of my severance package with my employer. Anthony Wilcox is always available throughout the process and helps with the contract to ensure I am protected during and after my gardening leave. He is punctual for meetings, and he makes the process, which can be stressful at times, very easy.’

‘Very responsive and reliable.’

‘Anthony provides an exemplary service, with clear and concise advice at a difficult time.’

‘The team are responsive and easy to reach. If I leave a message someone returns my inquiry in a very quick timeframe. The advice provided is always very precise and I always feel comfortable and confident putting it into practice.’

‘Laura is always eager to support and provides the best advice for each situation I go to her with.’

‘The team at Down’s are masters of making the seemingly complex become simple. A working ‘with’ rather than ‘for’ attitude has always led to successful outcomes. The billing process is clear, communications are excellent, always with great clarity, leading to a feeling of calmness and control of all situations faced. I would highly recommend them as a business to deal with.’

‘Elizabeth Barrett and Heather Love are brilliant to work with, both speak with an air of confidence and authority as well as a good degree of empathy to the situation we as a business are occasionally faced with. I always feel they are working in the best interests of our business and guide me through the complex with ease and patience.’

‘I am delighted to highly recommend Downs Solicitors for their excellent and professional services. The team are extremely knowledgeable, approachable and prompt, which when dealing with very sensitive or urgent employment matters it is imperative you have a reliable and professional law firm to assist. There is always a warm, friendly and calming logical voice when you need one at Downs. It is an absolute pleasure working with their team” but more importantly you have the peace of mind and trust in their guidance and work ethic, in all employment law matters. ’

‘The team has assisted us with a sensible and pragmatic review of our employment contracts and policies. They were able to provide advice which balanced an identification of risks with the possibility of the risks arising.’

‘Suzette Squires is very responsive and commercial in her approach. Chris Tutton has very good client handling skills.’

‘They understand our industry, our business and our processes. This means that we are able to get clear succinct advice quickly and easily without the need for lengthy discussions on context or basic legal principles that me or the team are already aware of.’