Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
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Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
There is not much that our national team of experienced specialists has not seen before, meaning they are well placed to deliver cost-effective, strategic and commercial advice aimed at improving your business or meeting your personal requirements. We pride ourselves on investing time to fully understand your objectives meaning we can deliver the support you need, when you need it most, so you can achieve your goals.
Our regular updates and briefings provide a painless way to keep up to speed on all employment developments. Empowering managers is essential for operational effectiveness and our bespoke training courses are the ideal way to develop your management population’s skills and capability, whilst our unique range of innovative products provide cost-effective solutions to your HR issues. Whatever your requirements, we can provide tailored, innovative and practical advice, strategies and solutions.
As well as guiding you or your HR department through the everyday employment issues that arise, we also regularly deliver products and services across a number of specialist areas, (as detailed in our specialism pages above). Through working closely with our HR Consult teams, we have a clear focus and goal in helping you to improve your business.
Our specialist pensions, health and safety and employee benefits teams are also at your service as part of our integrated approach.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths is adept at handling the full range of employment law matters, with regular work on tribunal and High Court litigation, as well as general advisory and complex reorganisation matters. The firm stands out for its skill in representing large corporate clients from the technology and retail sectors. Shoosmiths also work with third-sector groups and higher education institutions. The firm's other areas of expertise include industrial relations.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths provided advice to Everyman Media on TUPE matters, training and day-to-day HR support.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Whatever the challenge, the team are able to pick up and make time to advise accordingly."
"The team are always a step ahead in terms of strategy and have always given sound advice, both on the legal side and on strategy."
"The team has the ability to defer to the heart of the matter and give pragmatic, well-constructed advice."
"Whatever the challenge, the team are able to pick up and make time to advise accordingly."
"The team are always a step ahead in terms of strategy and have always given sound advice, both on the legal side and on strategy."
"The team has the ability to defer to the heart of the matter and give pragmatic, well-constructed advice."
Notable Practitioners
Gwynneth Tan is particularly regarded for her proficient handling of senior exits, GDPR compliance issues and discrimination-related claims. She is also noted for her expertise in collective bargaining agreements and TUPE transfers, as well as restructures involving senior executives.
"Gwynneth is professional, available at short notice, and very supportive all the way through the process."
Jonathan Naylor is an impressive practitioner who operates a broad employment law practice encompassing employment tribunal claims concerning unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing cases. He also expertly handles immigration-related employment matters and advises clients on IR35 and TUPE issues.
"Jonathan really understands the balance of delivering sound legal advice against the commercial drivers of the business."
"Jonathan takes the time to understand business and people dynamics, offering valuable suggestions and approaches to the problem in hand."
"Jonathan is always helpful, engaging and quick to respond. He understands the importance of getting back to clients quickly and keeping them informed."
Simon Fennell is a standout employment lawyer who advises on a full range of matters for both public sector and commercial clients. He is recognised for his advice on TUPE but also regularly assists clients with contentious matters.
"Simon provides sound judgement which is balanced to fit with our prepared level of risk. He is extremely knowledgeable."
"Simon is an absolute dream to work with. He is a great guy to work with in the most stressful situations; he is able to offer support and proactively provides a plan and solution."
"It is a pleasure to work with Simon. He instinctively understands our business and can make informed suggestions and give straightforward advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Thames Valley
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
British American Tobacco
H&M UK Limited
The Open University
The White Company (UK) Limited
Volkswagen Group