Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 2
About
Provided by Crossland Employment Solicitors
We advise businesses in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship from the initial drafting of employment contracts and policies, including advice on key areas such as restrictive covenants and confidentiality, through to advice on grievances, disciplinary issues, unfair dismissal claims and complex discrimination and whistle blowing issues.
We have significant experience as advocates in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal, as well as High Court experience in dealing with the enforcement of restrictive covenants or breach of contract.
We have clients in a diverse number of industries: Formula 1 racing through to medical research. We have significant experience in dealing with Housing Associations and charities, as well as manufacturing and regulated industries such as insurance broking.
Recent work highlights include obtaining an injunction in the High Court against a client's former employee for taking confidential information when they left.
Chambers Review
Crossland Employment Solicitors is a boutique employment firm that works with clients that range from SMEs to large PLCs, on the full span of employment issues. The firm has niche expertise with regard to trade associations and is recommended above all for contentious matters.
Work Highlights
- Crossland Employment Solicitors represented a retirement-focused adviser platform in a discrimination claim brought against it by an employee.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice is sensible and based on organisational needs and commercial pressures."
"The team is fantastic and covers the full breadth of what we require. If one person is unavailable then another member of the team can support."
"The team are very fast to react to urgent matters and are transparent with fees."
"The advice is sensible and based on organisational needs and commercial pressures."
"The team is fantastic and covers the full breadth of what we require. If one person is unavailable then another member of the team can support."
"The team are very fast to react to urgent matters and are transparent with fees."
Notable Practitioners
Beverley Sunderland is well versed in complex employment law disputes, including matters relating to restrictive covenants and company restructuring. She regularly assists her clients with litigation matters before the Employment Tribunal and in the High Court.
"Beverley is a master of her craft. She is approachable and diligent in all that she does, and that gives me a great peace of mind."
"Beverley is an absolute pleasure and fantastic to work with."
"Beverley is a wonderful employment lawyer."
Barry Ross rises in the rankings as a result of market support. He advises clients on exit plans, contract amendments and restructuring matters involving senior executives. He is additionally recognised for expertly handling unfair dismissal claims and a range of HR-related issues.
"Barry is a brilliant partner, I highly recommend him."
"Barry is my first point of call for any complex case. He is commercially aware in any situation, which I value greatly."
"He can understand his clients' needs and delivers an excellent range of solutions to overcome them."
Kevin Charles maintains a solid standing in the employment market due to his notable experience assisting clients with unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. He is also recognised for negotiating settlement agreements involving senior executives and for managing breach of contract claims.
"I trust his advice and guidance."
"Kevin's support in complex issues has been incredible."
"Kevin is a pragmatic, professional lawyer who is an expert in his field."
Maria Hoeritzauer enters the rankings this year. Her expertise lies in unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes. She has also dealt with cross-border matters regarding relocation and employment in the UK.
"It's a pleasure to work with Maria. She is proactive, reactive and professional at all times."
"Her ability to interpret and guide is brilliant, and she is a close partner to our business and a number of our clients."
"I have the utmost confidence in her to deliver whenever it is needed. She is a joy to work with."
Owen Dear has notable experience in senior executive exit plans and related issues. He also skilfully assists with defending tribunal claims and contract amendment matters.
"I cannot overstate how impressed we are with Owen. His advice is considered, commercial and expert. He is also skilled at translating complex information for a lay audience."
"His advice is clear and pragmatic, and from experience, he's always been spot on with his evaluation of an employee situation."
"Owen is an experienced employment law expert. Any dealings with him have always been handled promptly and efficiently."
"He is pragmatic in his approach and has a great deal of compassion when dealing with difficult situations."
"He is skilled at translating complex information for a lay audience."
Ranked Lawyers at
Crossland Employment Solicitors
Thames Valley
Members
Provided by Crossland Employment Solicitors
Barry Ross
Kevin Charles
Maria Hoeritzauer
Owen Dear
Clients
Provided by Crossland Employment Solicitors
De La Rue
Inchcape Retail
Lorica Insurance Brokers
M&C Saatchi
Industries
Provided by Crossland Employment Solicitors
Advertising
Automotive
Charities
Formula 1 Racing
HR
Housing Associations
Insurance Broking
Manufacturing
Media
Medical research
Retail
Schools
Service providers