Employment
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
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(023) 8048 2482About
Provided by Paris Smith LLP
Employment law is constantly changing but our team of expert lawyers based in Southampton and Winchester are here to help your business to proactively manage your employment issues. We provide commercially orientated practical advice and pragmatic solutions which are tailored to the needs and circumstances of your business.
EMPLOYMENT LAW WORK EXAMPLES:
- Advising on the furlough scheme and the changing rules relating to this scheme.
- Advising on numerous redundancy situations including collective redundancies.
- Advising employees in mass-settlement agreement exercises.
- Representing clients in respect of a number of substantial Employment Tribunal cases, including:
- TUPE claim for an employer where 15 employees brought an action concerning the application of the TUPE Regulations;
- Whistleblowing claims in the Employment Tribunal for employers and employees; and
- Discrimination claims;
- Obtaining injunctions and undertakings in restrictive covenant and confidentiality cases.
- Advising on director exits where the issues involved are often complex and high value, involving both employment and shareholder issues.
- Representing a client on a national minimum wage case before the Court of Appeal.
- Advising on insolvency situations for employers.
To assist our clients, we have developed flexible fee arrangements to give our clients access to instant legal advice whilst offering financial peace of mind regarding their legal spend.
Chambers Review
Paris Smith is a respected employment team, noted for its strong reputation in the local market, which acts for both employees and employers and has significant experience in acting on both sides of senior-level exits. The firm represents clients in employment tribunals and restrictive covenant actions as well as aiding companies with employment training programmes. The team regularly advises clients from the education and transport sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice Paris Smith gives is sound, and it always takes into consideration the commercial aspects as well as the legal framework."
"The Paris Smith Employment Team has great experience and genuine flair in acting for a range of clients over the full spectrum of employment law."
"The service has always been very professional and informative and I have always had confidence in the people I have dealt with."
"The experience of the team really shines through."
"The employment law team is very current, aware and up-to-date with legislation and knowledgeable on a wide range of matters."
"The advice Paris Smith gives is sound, and it always takes into consideration the commercial aspects as well as the legal framework."
"The Paris Smith Employment Team has great experience and genuine flair in acting for a range of clients over the full spectrum of employment law."
"The service has always been very professional and informative and I have always had confidence in the people I have dealt with."
"The experience of the team really shines through."
"The employment law team is very current, aware and up-to-date with legislation and knowledgeable on a wide range of matters."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Dobbin leads the Paris Smith employment practice. He regularly advises on senior-level exits, contractual issues and TUPE matters.
"His approach to the work is not only thorough and responsive, but he takes you on a learning journey as well."
"Clive has assisted with a number of matters, quickly and efficiently."
"Clive is always ready and willing to assist and to provide advice on complex matters."
"I trust his judgement implicitly."
"Clive is a solicitor who inspires genuine confidence in his clients and this is reflected in the loyalty displayed by those clients towards him."
David Roath is an experienced employment lawyer and mediator who acts for corporate clients as well as senior employees.
"David has the focussed ability to get the point across effectively."
Claire Merritt is sought out by clients for her ability to advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters. She regularly works with clients on defence strategies in the Employment Tribunal as well as offering support on whistleblowing matters.
"Claire's professionalism and approachability have been exemplary."
"Claire provides sound advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paris Smith LLP
The South
Members
Provided by Paris Smith LLP
Adam Wheal
Andrew Willshire
Charlotte Farrell
Head of Department
Jane Biddlecombe
Sarah Hayes
Tabytha Cunningham