Employment

Eversheds Sutherland has a well-respected practice noted for its expertise in complex employment tribunal litigation and TUPE matters as well as further education. The firm is recognised for its work relating to European Works Councils and global trade unions. It also handles cross-border restructuring matters. The team represents domestic and international clients across multiple sectors including leisure and finance.

"The Eversheds team are exceptionally efficient. They provide good client care and transparent advice."

"There is a world of experience between the team."

Eversheds Sutherland represented DHL in its defence against a group Employment Tribunal claim relating to higher enhanced statutory redundancy payments.

Christopher Mordue is a widely respected employment lawyer known for expertly guiding clients in the higher education sector through a range of matters, including redundancy and whistle-blowing as well as diversity and inclusion. "Chris is my go-to employment lawyer."

Leeds-based Paul Cotton is an established practitioner who expertly handles both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. He regularly assists clients with TUPE transfers, negotiations and restructuring, among other areas. "Paul Cotton is excellent." "He is very knowledgeable, friendly and pragmatic."

Simon Rice-Birchall maintains a strong reputation in the employment market for his handling of issues such as payroll and National Minimum Wage matters, as well as discrimination law. "There is nobody better. He makes us feel like we are a team and we have dealt with the most complex employment matters with him."

Louise Lightfoot provides employment advice to employers on a range of transactional and strategic matters, including TUPE transfers and business reorganisations. "She's very understanding of business needs and very empathetic to businesses and employees."