Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
Email address
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(029) 2038 5385Chambers Review
Blake Morgan boasts a stellar employment team that stands out for its work in the public sector, in particular for NHS, government and education clients. The firm offers corporate clients the benefits of the firm's considerable UK-wide presence. It excels in high-profile disciplinary, discrimination and whistle-blowing matters, and is also regularly sought after for its advice on industrial relations, reorganisations and TUPE transfers.
Work Highlights
- Blake Morgan acted for Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board in the Court of Appeal in a case against Agarwal regarding the jurisdiction of the Employment Tribunal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They offer very clear and realistic advice and always provide many options in simple terms. They are always approachable and responsive."
"They are always very prompt and efficient with timescales."
"Blake Morgan are always knowledgeable and put forward solutions to difficult issues."
"They offer very clear and realistic advice and always provide many options in simple terms. They are always approachable and responsive."
"They are always very prompt and efficient with timescales."
"Blake Morgan are always knowledgeable and put forward solutions to difficult issues."
Notable Practitioners
Joanne Davies is highly respected for her strong expertise in employment law. She regularly assists clients with discrimination, gross misconduct and TUPE cases.
"Joanne offers sound, realistic advice throughout all engagements."
Matthew Smith offers significant experience in contentious employment matters. He regularly advises clients on employment tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing cases, in addition to his experience with restructurings and reorganisations.
"Matthewis very user-friendly, knowledgeable and provides a top level of service."
"He's a pleasure to deal with and he always makes himself available, providing efficient and friendly support."
Paula Kathrens handles a broad spread of employment work and regularly acts for clients from a range of sectors including health, education, financial services and social housing.
"She always goes the extra mile and provides support in a language easily understandable by non-legal people."
"She is extremely supportive and knowledgeable."