Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP offers employment law expertise across Hull, York and the wider Yorkshire region. The team is led by Jonathan Dale, who has particular strength in redundancy processes, TUPE and tribunal defence, especially in the logistics and shipping sectors. Gillian Markland has experience in both private and public sector mandates, regularly advising on complex restructuring and corporate support matters. Nick Fraser provides support on pensions-related issues and fixed-fee employment advice.
Employment: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Dale
Autres avocats clés:
Gillian Markland; Nick Fraser
Les références
‘The Employment team at Andrew Jackson are highly responsive and are able to advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. They have developed a very good understanding of our business and our appetite for risk.’
‘I have developed a very good professional working relationship with Jonathan Dale in the Employment Team. I trust his advice, and he is able to provide no nonsense, considered explanations when needed. He has often gone above and beyond to help meet our requirements and is extremely reliable.’
‘Hands-on mentality and very client-oriented approach.’
Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Wilkin Chapman Rollits’ employment team, now one of the largest in the region, has continued to develop following the integration of the two well-regarded practices. Oliver Tasker, head of the team, advises on a broad range of employment matters, with particular experience in the food sector, while Ed Heppel remains a key figure, handling TUPE and complex restructuring work. Teresa Thomas and Caroline Neadley both have extensive experience in contentious and strategic matters, including discrimination claims and senior-level exits. The education sector remains a core focus, with the work led by Katie Davies and Tom Martin. Lucy Trynka and Nicola Evans are also noted for their contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Oliver Tasker
Autres avocats clés:
Ed Heppel; Teresa Thomas; Caroline Neadley; Katie Davies; Tom Martin; Lucy Trynka; Nicola Evans
Les références
‘Just excellent service and communication.’
‘They did a great job, they were available when ever we needed them and they navigated a sensitive issue extremely well.’
‘I dealt with Ed Heppel. Ed was excellent, not only in his advice but in the way he gave it. His interventions allowed our Board to reach the right decision without it becoming a battle between board members. His calmness, clarity and « political awareness were excellent.’
Principaux clients
GCA Domestic Limited
Euro-Fit Systems Limited
Hilldales Residential Care Home Limited
RMS Trent Ports Limited
The Publishing Foundry Limited
T Soanes & Son (Poultry) Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted CM Agriculture Limited and Poultry Handling Solutions Limited with obtaining favourable settlement terms in injunctive proceedings against an ex-employee who had mis-used personal information.
Barrass Whiting
Barrass Whiting advises employers on the full range of employment law matters, with a particular focus on complex issues typically escalated from internal HR teams. Led by Nicola Barrass and Lee Whiting, the team frequently assists with disputes involving post-termination restrictions, confidentiality issues, and TUPE. The firm is also regularly instructed in employee competition matters requiring urgent pre-action steps or High Court applications.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicola Barrass; Lee Whiting
Les références
‘Flexible approach, down to earth advice with clients’ best interests always at the heart.’
‘Lee Whiting & Nicola Barrass – no nonsense, practical advice at all times. Both are at the very top of their game in terms of knowledge and ability to advise across the full spectrum of employment law.’
‘Both Lee Whiting and Nicola Barrass are not only employment law experts, but they work with our firm very much as trusted partners. Their advice is practical, and their range of possible actions based on their advice is always spot on. They are very ‘human’ lawyers!’
rradar
rradar’s employment team, led by Robin White, works mainly with clients in Leeds and Hull, providing advice on employment issues for managers and HR teams. The group handles tribunal cases with a focus on discrimination and whistleblowing issues, covering a variety of sectors including the charities, manufacturing, and education spaces. Team members Joshua Lee and Amy Pedersen-Young are also key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robin White
Autres avocats clés:
Joshua Lee; Amy Pedersen-Young
Les références
‘Very hard-working, client-friendly and technically good.’
‘Amy Pedersen-Young is on top of her game – efficient, client-friendly and knows the law.’
‘Joshua Lee is hard-working, approachable and technically good.’