‘Catherine Johnson has helped me on numerous occasions with a whole host of different HR issues. Catherine is knowledgable, efficient and I trust her advice and judgement implicitly. Catherine will always take the time to talk through her advice in a clear and concise way, and in doing so has enabled me to grow my own knowledge.‘

‘Catherine Johnson is the ultimate professional and will always make time to answer my queries and help where she can.‘

‘Catherine Johnson was recommended to me by a colleague whose judgement I trust. I was not disappointed.‘

‘The team is friendly and approachable and never makes me feel like I’m asking a silly question. If one of the team does not know the answer they will pass my query over to someone who does to ensure the correct answer is given. The HR update meetings that Birketts run, both the Early Breakfast meetings as well as the annual HR update, are second to none and always informative and relevant.‘

‘The firm is very proactive, covering all bases using other experts in the business to provide advice where needed. It gets deals done by having a sensible balanced approach to issues and proactive solutions.‘

‘The firm is able to turn around queries with pragmatic and swift advice.‘

‘Matt Newman is a gifted communicator and Jeanette Wheeler is outstanding at client relations and stakeholder engagement.‘

‘Eversheds are highly client-focused, constantly trying to understand the client’s perspective and to look at matters through the lense of the client. Service offer goes beyond typical legal advice which also positively impacts the way they legally counsel their client.’

‘Eversheds have a strong capability on employment law with a high level of expertise of their partners and associates at their offices across Europe.’

‘Constanze Moorhouse is a very experienced and capable employment law attorney who is able to provide excellent legal advice on sensitive employment matters, as well as to act as a key account partner for clients who need advice on cross-European matters which require a high level of organisation and collaboration. Very pleasant to work with.’

‘The Eversheds European employment team provide practical business-orientated advice consistently across multiple countries, enabling an approach which is as consistent as possible, nuanced for local requirements; at reasonable rates.’

‘Constanze Moorhouse utilises her joint German and English law qualifications, combined with extensive experience of multi-jurisdictional projects, to get ahead of issues and design a cost-effective approach, as well as a fit-for-purpose solution.’

‘Greenwoods is the best partner working with our function at the moment. The team is very diverse in capabilities, background and gender. We have different experts for each area of knowledge and practice, always available to support the team not only with a very strong competency and knowledge but also in an absolutely friendly and supportive way. They’ve been partnering with us for many years and I have no plans to change it for the next years.‘

‘My main contact point is Robert Dillarstone and he is brilliant. Perfect client management, being always available, with a complete knowledge of legislation, case and team management. He is always very prompt to respond or address matters to the right talents in his team. Having the history of our cases after years of partnership also allows a great outcome. We have had very successful cases with Greenwoods representing our company. And in comparison to other competitors they offer an outstanding service for a good price.‘

‘The firm is professional, competent and does what it says on the tin. It provides ready access to the appropriate resource, who have always gone the extra mile in terms of response. Extremely thorough with great attention to detail.‘

‘We appreciate their knowledge, pragmatism and availability. They always make us feel special.‘

‘Jo Scally is exceptional in the field of employment law and has always provided us with outstanding advice and support.’

‘The team at Greenwoods has taken time to understand and develop relationships with the particular sector of the market in which I operate and this distinguishes them from other players in the market.‘

‘Pragmatic advice delivered with a personal touch. I view the individuals I work with as trusted colleagues, with whom I feel confident in speaking candidly about my challenges and from whom I will receive helpful and timely advice.‘

‘They exemplify the values you would expect from a small family business, whilst having the resources, skills and acumen of a much larger business.‘

‘Client-focused; very professional; walks the walk in terms of good employment practice for its own staff; committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity; a firm that I would be happy (and proud) to work for.’

‘The team understand our organisation and therefore the advice we receive is relevant and not generalised. Also, there are very few staff changes, so for many years we have been dealing with the same individuals, which means that we can save time in explaining history and background. Even when our usual solicitor is unavailable, those covering are all people we have dealt with before and understand our needs and issues. Other firms we have dealt with before have a regular turnover of staff and we would spend a lot of time explaining our organisation or the background to issues.’

‘Andrew Secker is our primary partner for employment matters. He is very responsive and provides practical advice.’

‘The firm has a customer-centric approach – speed of response, quality of advice. Ashtons are genuine business partners rather than service providers.‘

‘They operate as an extension of our business. Ashtons understand our business and always seems to apply a commercial lens to its support.‘

‘The advice is always led by a named partner who draws on other expertise within Ashtons to address our issues.‘

‘Ross Strowger has been very helpful to my business in respect of three complex HR problems and helped me to achieve beneficial outcomes for the firm and its staff.‘

‘The firm has a wealth of knowledge and a  personal touch, and it provides quick responses.’

‘Claire Sleep is hugely knowledgeable and very on the ball, and has been a particularly helpful member of the team.‘

‘Clear, pragmatic, commercially sound advice.‘

‘Colin Makin is easy to work with and collaborative.‘

‘I have been working with the Greene and Greene employment team for more than seven years and through this time the individuals within the team have remained stable and supportive. They fully understand the business areas in which we work and provide full end-to-end support. They have commercial acumen and understand the politics which exist within businesses.‘

‘Selene Holden has a wide-ranging level of experience, she is able to draw upon her knowledge and provide relevant advice. She takes also into consideration the thoughts and understanding of the individuals within the business with whom she is dealing with and adapts her style and influence depending on this. She is able to see through the grey and provide practical advice in an engaging and personable manner.‘

‘I have been to many events where Greg Jones has been host. He is knowledgeable and well versed as a presenter. He is supportive on a personal level and makes a very good mentor. He is quick-witted and is able to engage with audiences of all levels without missing a beat.’

‘Greene & Greene has taken the time to understand our business so it can provide completely tailored and relevant advice taking into account our ethos and attitude towards business risk. They provide comprehensive guidance and strategies that we have been able to follow successfully. They are also willing to work late to turn documents around to tight timescales and keep us updated as to costs as projects progress. Their Employment Law Update seminars are exceptional, and they run other workshops which are always relevant and well run.‘

‘Partner Selene Holden and barrister Angharad Ellis Owen have demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, knowledge of their areas of expertise and have also been able to put us in touch with other experts as needed. They are able to explain complex issues simply yet comprehensively, and provide watertight contracts and agreements. They are also very warm and personable whilst remaining totally professional, making for a very positive working relationship.‘

‘The team at Greene & Greene, and Selene Holden in particular, has been instrumental in providing great advice at just the right moment when we have been navigating employment matters that went beyond the skillset of the company’s management team.‘

‘Selene Holden has an amazing skill for understanding a given situation quickly, understanding what the true objective of the business is at that moment, and providing advice and guidance to help the business make a pragmatic decision to achieve those objectives.‘

‘Selene Holden’s pragmatism is one of the outstanding reasons for working with her. There are many law practitioners that have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the text of the law, but Selene understands what we’re trying to achieve as a business and what our true goal is. When working with ACAS, she was always trying to a conclusion that was better for my overall goals.‘

‘The firm provides specialist employment law advice from routine matters such as HR policy formulation and staff handbook preparation right through to the most complex TUPE, IR and Senior Executive advice.‘

‘Matthew Potter is always alive to changing legalisation and regulations and offers highly pragmatic and commercial advice. He is easy to do business with and responsive at all times.‘

‘I get sound practical advice, with the various options and risks outlined. Advice is explained in easy to understand terms.‘

‘They are always available and go out of their way to help. When dealing with tricky or urgent situations they help to resolve the situation. They don’t over complicate advice or processes.‘

‘Hilary Aldred gives excellent practical advice and always gives the impression she is on top of all the issues, both legal and practical, and is considering them all in her advice.‘

‘The team stands out for its creativity in tackling legal problems, its organisation and its responsiveness. The team is an absolute pleasure to work with, and it is one of the best firms to receive instructions from.‘

‘Sophie Whitbread is highly meticulous, a fantastic lawyer and a tenacious litigator. She goes the extra mile for her clients, and is a dream instructing solicitor.‘

‘Hilary Aldred is a brilliant lawyer, highly knowledgeable and someone you would want fighting your corner.‘

‘Partners are generally responsive to timelines and make the effort to be available at short notice.’

‘The firm provides really high-quality work. The witness statements, for example, are far more thorough and better drafted than many comparable firms.‘

‘They give very good advice. The firm’s solicitors understand the nuances of the law well.‘

‘Sophie Whitbread instructs me as counsel. If I were a client, she is the solicitor I would want representing me.‘

‘They provide a very personal service and the whole team are very accessible and easy to work with. Advice is well tailored to our businesses needs, and they listen to our needs well.‘

‘Overall, I like the lack of formality. For me, they deliver the perfect combination. You are dealing with outsourced specialists, but it feels like having an in-house legal team.‘

‘Kim Wedral-Rooke is excellent. She stands out by having an intuitive understanding of our business needs and the objectives we are trying to achieve. She is responsive, concise yet informative and provides excellent advice.‘

‘They not only have strong in-depth legal knowledge, but this is allied to in-depth understanding of our company. They provide incisive clearly thought through and innovative advice. They are forward-looking in regards to the modern workforce and actively take part in government initiatives and lead the way in how to move and adapt to ever-changing needs.‘

‘Both Dominic Holmes and Rachel Ashwood are exemplary. They listen and don’t lecture; they are extremely adaptable and quick when there is urgency and considered when that is required. They can explain complex legal situations in clear terms and adapt to their audience, whether for managers and leaders or HR teams. We always feel confident in their advice and they are true partners to our business. They have a unique understanding of the media industry which means their advice is based on a real understanding of the situations we deal with. They do not give a one-size-fits-all approach which is refreshing.‘

‘The Taylor Vinters team get the world of work and how it is a moving feast. They are responsive to this and their advice is clear and practical and it works! Their initiatives beyond legal counsel and the purpose behind it, makes Taylor Vinters standout from the rest.‘

‘Honesty, clear advice, great relationship builders, the list could go on.‘

‘Always able to provide practical solutions to complex matters, also in international or cross-country situations.‘