Employment

Eversheds Sutherland has a pre-eminent Midlands practice that is split across offices in Birmingham and Nottingham. It handles complex employment matters for a variety of high-profile clients, including organisations from the financial services, technology and energy sectors. The Eversheds team regularly advises on non-contentious matters including TUPE, redundancy consultations and business restructuring. The group is also comfortable when assisting clients with employment disputes and industrial relations.

"Eversheds is always available and will prioritise our needs, big or small, to provide an exceptional level of customer service. We feel we are in extremely safe hands."

"Eversheds is very knowledgeable. The advice it provided us was first-class."

"The firm always provides clear advice tailored to our company. We are delighted with the service we receive."

"We always get answers to complex queries and have full confidence in the advice given."

"Eversheds offers pragmatic, practical and timely advice."

Eversheds Sutherland defended Next Plc in multiple employment litigation disputes, including against unlawful discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

Mark Fletcher heads Eversheds' Nottingham office. He is a trusted adviser to HR teams and provides advice across the full gamut of employment law, with noted strength in relation to business reorganisations and related TUPE issues. "Mark facilitates absolute trust." "Mark is very technically sound and offers pragmatic and commercially-focused advice."

Clare Ward holds particular expertise in strategic labour industrial relations. She frequently acts for clients in the construction, transport and manufacturing industries. "Clare is excellent. She makes time for you and will come back to you quickly."

Mark Pipkin is sought after for his expertise in employment litigation, covering areas including discrimination, whistle-blowing and harassment. "Mark is very calm, very responsive and a very experienced pair of hands." "Mark is fantastic. He is approachable, knowledgeable, friendly and provides us complete peace of mind." "Mark's advice is spot-on and easy to understand."

Audrey Elliott is head of Eversheds' Birmingham office. She provides strategic advice on complying with National Minimum Wage and workers' hours legislation. "Audrey is fantastic, she's a brilliant, specialist employment lawyer."

Michael Hardiman is an associate with an employment practice going from strength to strength. He is regularly sought out for his knowledge on employment tribunal claims, as well as advising large corporations on employment issues that have multi-jurisdictional elements. "Michael is very good at managing multiple matters efficiently and giving practical and sensible advice." "Michael is a pleasure to work with. Sometimes, we think we have the answer, but then Michael shows us another way or points out something additional we should take in to account."