Employment - Yorkshire: North and East
What the Team is Known For
Torque Law is a York-based firm that is proficient in managing an array of employment law matters for both employers and senior employees. The team is adept at advising on both disputes and non-contentious matters. Specific areas of its expertise include senior exits, internal investigations and disciplinary procedures, as well as business restructurings and TUPE.
Strengths
"The team responds so promptly and explains things in such a manner that they are easy to understand without the legal jargon. Torque Law can tailor and advise in a way that is actionable."
"The firm is very pragmatic and offers good partner-level attention. The lawyers are very responsive, with a down-to-earth approach."
Work Highlights
Torque Law advised a number of employees of Twitter UK, ahead of an employment tribunal claim worth around £400,000. This case relates to unfair dismissal and breach of contract in the company's decision to reduce its global workforce.
Notable Practitioners
Emma Whiting is esteemed for her broad employment practice, which sees her handle high-profile and sensitive senior exits and significant business restructurings. She is also adept at defending unfair dismissals and discrimination claims before the Employment Tribunal. "Emma is an outstanding lawyer who is very client-oriented. I can't praise her support enough." "Emma's advice always hits the spot." "She is excellent in all-round service and general counsel."
Tiggy Clifford advises local and national employers on business-critical employment issues including litigation, restructuring and senior exits. She is also comfortable advising senior executives. "Tiggy offers easily digestible advice and is extremely responsive. In situations where there is a level of commercial risk, she is clear in talking us through different approaches." "Tiggy is an exceptional partner. She can offer tailored support immediately, in a friendly, understandable way. She is a true extension of our team; she knows our industry and the company vision."
Emma Cousins is an associate who continues to develop a strong, varied employment law practice. She advises employers on a broad range of matters, including employment tribunal claims, redundancy exercises and senior executive exits. "Emma Cousins is very good at distilling complicated issues down into the simple version of the situation." "Emma is a solid performer, always producing high-quality work."
