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Employment: Employee & Trade Union - London (Firms)
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What the Team is Known For

Penningtons Manches Cooper has an established team handling significant trade union issues, as well as claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing. The team is able to handle a wide range of matters from single-claimant cases to large-scale group claims. Its lawyers are noted for their ability to advise public sector clients, with a particular specialism in police matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Penningtons Manches Cooper represented over 170 female and part-time officers of Essex Police in claims for indirect sex discrimination.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Binder Bansel
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Binder Bansel
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Binder Bansel is a partner who is regularly called upon to handle industrial relations and trade union issues. He is particularly known for his representation of the Police Federation.

"Binder is one of the UK’s pre-eminent experts in all aspects of collective labour law. He is masterful and inspiring in defending trade union clients and advising on industrial relations strategy."

"He's a titan of collective labour law and industrial action."

"He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of regulation and will fight tooth and nail for the client."

Anthea Christie
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Anthea Christie
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Band 2

Anthea Christie is commended for her wide knowledge of employment law affecting police officers. She regularly advises on significant discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.

"She is really remarkable in her ability to relay, be proactive with and explain difficult legal matters to lay clients."

"She can sift through information and get to the issues of a case."

Ranked Lawyers at
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Binder Bansel
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Binder Bansel
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Band 1
Anthea Christie
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Anthea Christie
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Band 2