‘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.‘

‘I have only worked with Jo Scally but I have been very impressed with her clear, practical advice and her knowledge of the sector.‘

‘We appreciate their ability to respond quickly, to want to really get to know your business and culture so that they can work with you to come up with solutions that are practical and balance risk appropriately. They are also a really nice group of people to work with.‘

‘John Macaulay is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He understands business and proactively helps us find pragmatic solutions. He communicates complex concepts in a simple clear way that aids problem solving. He always gives you the time that you need and makes sure you fully understand. He is happy to give an opinion but also very happy to listen to yours. It feels like a true partnership.‘

‘Natalie Williams is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She understands the business and is always quick to respond.‘

‘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.’

‘Excellent knowledge and advice and builds good working relationships.‘

‘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.‘

‘Selene Holden was the standout partner that I worked with from Greene & Greene. She is personable, knowledgeable, guiding, and above all else pragmatic.‘

‘A very responsive team that is plugged into the East Anglian economy. Very knowledgeable and responsive.‘

‘Greg Jones provides strong and insightful advice. A great adviser for urgent matters – flexible both in the solutions he offers and the way he will provide advice. It is a pleasure to work with Greg.‘

‘All the lawyers have a calming demeanour that takes away the fear factor from what are quite often stressful situations. The solid knowledge and advice is second to none and I feel confident in the advice I am being given from any one of the employment law team members.‘

‘Selene Holden is always very calming and she evokes a level of strength and trust that I know I can depend on. We have worked together on many challenges and projects over the years and I know I can rely on her to get the desired outcome for all parties. Not only have I learned from her vast knowledge of employment law, but she has never let me down, which is something that not many of us can say when we find ourselves in challenging situations.‘

‘Greg Jones and Angharad Ellis Owen are very easy to work with and the advice given is always spot on. The whole team complement each other perfectly and I have been extremely lucky to have them supporting me on many occasions.‘

‘The team at Greene & Greene is exceptional! They are extremely knowledgeable and always provide accurate and informed advice to our employment matters. The team is always very quick to respond to queries, which is very useful when it is a time-sensitive matter.‘

‘Greg Jones is my main contact at Greene & Greene and he is an absolute professional. Greg’s advice is always considered and thoughtful, understanding the needs of the business as well as needing to meet the legal requirements. Greg also has a solid understanding of the software and gaming industry which helps him provide a more informed recommendation of us as a business. I cannot recommend him enough!‘

‘Selene Holden has provided excellent advice to the school on a range of employment law issues. She has provided a number of training and engagement sessions with middle managers and senior leaders on topics such as safe and fair recruitment and equality and diversity. Selene provided informative, specific and case study-based training which gave managers and leaders the opportunity to discuss scenarios to help them understand the importance of creating a professional environment in the workplace. The training helped staff understand the legal pitfalls of failing to set a professional example and how to manage colleagues effectively.‘

‘I was recommended Greene & Greene and am very pleased I was. They are responsive and provide practical, clear advice highlighting areas of potential risk. From my experience they are very business-focused.‘

‘My main dealings have been with Greg Jones who has been a great support with a number of changes and situations I’ve had to deal with. He is very clear with his advice, challenging in the right way as Devil’s Advocate, and focused on what is best for the business and how best to achieve the required or ideal outcome.‘

‘Greg Jones has enabled myself and colleagues with whom he has dealt to look at situations differently and provide practical guidance.‘

‘The team is exceptionally responsive and very clear and practical in the advice offered. They have advised us on a wide range of employment issues and we are very satisfied with the advice and service provided.‘

‘Normally, I deal with Valerie Lambert who is a partner in the employment practice. I find her exceptionally responsive, extremely helpful and her advice is very clear and practical. She also manages our cases very well and provides excellent value for money.‘

‘Valerie Lambert has provided very pragmatic employment law advice on numerous occasions.‘

‘It is the team itself that makes the practice unique and in my experience they are extremely approachable and have detailed knowledge of their clients old and new. The strength of the practice in this area shines from Valerie Lambert, who consistently demonstrates up to the minute knowledge of employment law and a delightfully direct no fuss approach.‘

‘The team is very well resourced and extremely adaptable, able to act with great speed and precision when issues arise that require assistance from legal professionals in other areas, for instance in assessing the criminal liability of an employee, director or the corporate entity itself.‘

‘I have been extremely impressed with Valerie Lambert in particular but also all that I have come across in her team whilst working on the matter. I would not hesitate to recommend HCR Hewitsons to any company or individual seeking advice or representation in this field. More junior members of the team are exceptionally well trained and encouraged to play an active part in the work of their more senior colleagues.‘

‘Valerie Lambert’s presentation, both in writing and in person, is excellent. She inspires confidence in her clients and in other legal professionals and she is a joy to deal with. Her written instructions are superb: precise and include all relevant information. She responds instantly to communications and takes great care to include more junior members of her team in the work and discussions which results in a very cohesive team sharing a wide body of knowledge. I particularly value her ability to get to the point and have a frank discussion about the issues to be resolved. Clients are extremely well served by her.’

‘Always up-to-date with the changing climate of employment law, particularly with COVID-19 and getting a clear understanding of the mixed messages from the government.‘

‘We use the services of Valerie Lambert who is always clear and precise in the advice given, working to very tight deadlines to meet the demands of our business and is always available to deal with any employment issue we have in our companies.‘

‘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.‘

‘Sophie Whitbread is an excellent technical lawyer. She is very bright, which is important in Employment Tribunal cases. They often include a complicated matrix of facts. In order to give good advice you don’t just need to understand the law. You need to have mastery of what is often a very complicated chronology in order to properly assess the various variables and risk factors in any given case.‘

‘Sophie Whitbread’s work is of very high quality. Her pleadings are good. Her witness statements are excellent – clear and detailed. She really adds value for the client.‘

‘A highly professional business offering constructive advice and being able to deliver on service and outcome. Very focused on delivering a high level of client service.‘

‘Most of my dealings were with Sophie Whitbread. Sophie took time to understand my requirements and represented my interests in what was a challenging and time-sensitive negotiation. The opposing lawyers employed various bullying tactics but Sophie and her team stood their ground and refused to allow such tactics. Sophie responded efficiently and quickly on all matters and provided me with all-round strong sensible advice to achieve the best outcome.‘

‘Sophie Whitbread made herself available out of hours as well to enable negotiations to be concluded. Her documentation and advice were clear and easy to understand.‘

‘I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Sophie Whitbread and her team to others – she was outstanding.‘

‘They offer very practical, usable advice. Instead of just explaining the technical, legal position, which they do well, they provide the advice in context and apply it to the situation at hand and are not afraid to give definitive advice rather than just a range of options.‘

‘I like working with Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP because they are very pragmatic and find solutions that work best for both the employer and employee.‘

‘The employment team offers an exceptional level of personal service, recognising each other’s areas of strength and collaborating accordingly. They understand our business environment and it feels like they are an integral part of the management team, when called upon. Their communication with the client, speed of response and management of deadlines is excellent.‘

‘Hilary Aldred has an unrivalled understanding of the university and collegiate environment and the complex employment challenges this brings. She is able to advise in a flexible way and tailors her advice to the audience as needed.‘

‘Sophie Whitbread has the personal touch. Her style of working is truly a business partnership and she provides very clear, pragmatic advice on all matters of employment.‘

‘The firm always responds quickly either via email or phone, gives a time frame for works to be completed and has never not delivered on time. It has knowledgeable staff in all aspects of employment law even for trickier questions involving non-European countries and contracts.‘

‘Lucy Churchill is always friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all aspects of what we are discussing is understood. She has been professional, knowledgeable and has a perfect friendly personality. Nothing is ever too much work for her.‘

‘The team engaged superbly and was incredibly responsive to the demands of our case. They immediately sprung into action and provided expert legal advice with absolute clarity and in a manner which was easily absorbable for laymen. The key strength they demonstrated was their response timeframe, their capability to distill the critical information leading to logical, concise advice and guidance pertinent to our case.‘

‘Their response was incredibly bespoke. We felt like their only client.‘