Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 2
Email address
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0333 016 2222About
Provided by Hugh James
The Hugh James employment and HR legal specialists work in partnership with clients to offer pragmatic solutions, minimise risk and help maximise human capital.
We adopt an innovative approach to employment law as we understand that advising about employment means going much further than just understanding the law. We take time to understand the bigger picture – the regulatory context, the internal ramifications and the sensitivities so that we can deliver effective legal solutions that work for you.
The team provides a comprehensive range of services in dealing with professional and operational HR issues and handles a variety of employment law work. We deliver high quality services that make a real difference to businesses.
Chambers Review
Hugh James is well regarded within the market for its work for clients in social housing, public sector organisations and also corporate employers. The firm excels with regard to litigation, TUPE matters, equal pay, data protection and general HR issues. The team offers clients extensive and ongoing in-house training in employment law.
Work Highlights
- Hugh James advised Afanti Media on the TUPE transfer in relation to the delivery of 'Songs of Praise'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a client-centred approach and are accessible, approachable and responsive."
"They are a sizeable firm with critical expertise in all key legal areas."
"The employment law team are responsive, strategic and knowledgeable."
"They have a client-centred approach and are accessible, approachable and responsive."
"They are a sizeable firm with critical expertise in all key legal areas."
"The employment law team are responsive, strategic and knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Louise Price is an experienced lawyer who serves as the head of the employment and HR services team at Hugh James. She specialises in corporate support and TUPE matters, in addition to offering expertise in pensions and employee benefits.
"She has great people skills, is knowledgeable and always finds a good solution."
Rhiannon Dale is highly sought after for her comprehensive employment advice and expertise in employment tribunals. She provides HR and corporate support, as well as disciplinary and long-term absence assistance.
"Rhiannon is smart, responsive and creative. She is a joy to work with."
"She is excellent - very knowledgeable and very focused on knowing her clients and offering them the best possible advice."