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Burges Salmon LLP’s practice is led by Chris Seaton and represents clients such as Standard Chartered, Bank of Ireland and the University of Bristol. It advised Babcock International Group on post-completion HR aspects of its £1.4bn acquisition of VT Group. Adrian Martin and Roger Bull are recommended.

Osborne Clarke’s practice is ‘very professional, very responsive’. Julian Hemming advised the directors of Cadbury on its takeover by Kraft, while practice head Paul Killen acted for Motorola on the planned spin-off of its mobile devices business.

TLT LLP acts for major public and private sector clients such as Imperial Tobacco, the Metropolitan Police Authority and the Energy Saving Trust. ‘Highly intelligent and experienced’ team head Stuart McBride ‘gives insightful, pragmatic advice’, and employee incentives expert Ben Watson ‘does not shy away from a challenge’.

Beachcroft’s ‘approachable and accessible’ team is led by Alex Lock, whose ‘practical and commercial edge makes him head and shoulders above the rest’; and Katy Horner demonstrates ‘very sound technical expertise’. The firm represents various public sector clients, including Avon & Somerset Constabulary. Vodafone is a new client.

Bevan Brittan LLP provides an ‘excellent’ service and exhibits a ‘real “can-do” attitude’. The team acts for private and public sector clients including Plymouth City Council, Wincanton Logistics and University College Falmouth. Julian Hoskins heads the team, in which the ‘very likeable’ Sarah Lamont is also recommended.

Bond Pearce LLP’s practice is headed by Simon Richardson, and acts for clients such as thetrainline.com. It also advised a multinational company on various employment law issues, notably regarding its Scandinavian operations. Tim Woodward joined from Bevan Brittan LLP.

Clarke Willmott LLP’s ‘exceptionally practical’ team is led by Sharon Latham, who is a ‘strong negotiator – honest and approachable’. The team acts for ROK, and has several notable sports clients including Somerset County Cricket Club and Bristol City FC.

Bevans acts for a mix of private and public sector clients, among them Monmouthshire County Council and Flexicare Medical. It has handled a significant number of restructuring-related redundancy matters. Guy Hollebon and Alex Bevan are recommended.

QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day has a ‘superb’ niche practice in social care, handling a mix of claimant and respondent instructions. Group head Julia Beasley has ‘an ability to assess problems and excellent professional knowledge’.

Thrings LLP’s expertise includes a niche in agriculture and estates employment matters. Team head Kerrie Hunt is ‘professional and personable’.

Veale Wasbrough Vizards works extensively in the education sector. Practice head Julie Davis is recommended.

Humphreys & Co.’s Stephen Burbidge is ‘professional and diligent’, and has an active claimant practice.

Thompsons Solicitors LLP is recommended for its focus on representing union members as claimants.

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