‘A formidable firm, and hands-down the best claimant employment solicitors in the country. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Nick Webster is a fantastic lawyer with incredible judgment; Michael Newman is the leading solicitor in the country for mass equal pay claims; Tom Hewitt is also a key name.’

‘Leigh Day’s employment team is in my view the pre-eminent employee rights team in the country, particularly in relation to multiple claims. They have shown huge innovation in the way they run these claims in a viable manner whilst maximising recovery for their clients.’

‘Kiran Daurka is an absolute powerhouse. Paula Lee is endlessly enthusiastic about employment law and what it can do. Michael Newman is a hugely knowledgeable, reassuring presence on any multiple claim. Mandy Bhattal is thoughtful and intelligent. Jessica Hunt, Tom Hewitt and James Husbands are also noteworthy.’

‘Kiran Daurka is one of the best discrimination lawyers out there, with nous, intuitive intelligence, and grit. Highly recommended. Mandy Bhattal is immensely hardworking, talented and rising. Michael Newman is clever, practical and determined. Nigel McKay is determined, clever and committed.’

‘Michael Newman and Sam Velody are the best in the business on equal pay and we would know because we worked with or engaged with just about every equal pay expert there is! Michael is an industry leader and his advice far surpasses what we get elsewhere. He is creative, bold and forward-thinking and so available to us. We would be lost without him.’

‘Leigh Day has a fantastically impressive team of intelligent, astute and committed people, who approach their work with both rigour and creativity. They have a range of different interests, outlooks and approaches and taken together, are a very impressive group of people.’

‘Michael Newman is a very gifted litigator, able to drive his team and his cases forward. Emma Satyamurti is a dedicated claimant lawyer who always gives everything for her clients. Simon Cuthbert is utterly committed to his clients and cases – he is always aware of the detail without ever losing sight of the big picture.’

‘I have worked with Shazia Khan, Emilie Cole and Thomas Moore. They work very hard to obtain the right outcome for their clients. Any legal or factual difficulty is approached as a challenge to be overcome. Where an injustice is identified, the guiding principle is that there must be a route to obtaining redress.’

‘Their caring nature and wanting to win every case for every client is key. Emilie Cole and Shazia Khan are both stand-out performers in the employment field.’

‘Determined, battle-ready and brilliant.’

‘The team at Cole Khan work seamlessly together.’

‘Shazia Khan is quite simply superb. She is very knowledgeable and extremely well-connected in the industry. She is not afraid to challenge the establishment. Thomas Moore is excellent; he is very efficient, reliable and he does what he says he will do.’

‘Emilie Cole is incisive and intensely focused, with a very sharp understanding of both process and the points that will matter at appeal.’

‘Rebecca Collins has emerged as a fighter in my cause. Against a powerful opponent, they secured an end to my case without giving up my right to freedom of expression. I did not believe it possible, but they only went and did it.’

‘I would begin by saying I felt valued, I was connected immediately after any questions and was given updates throughout my case. I have not worked with many solicitors in the past, however, this experience was brilliant and believe that Cole Khan were at a very high standard.’

‘Shah Qureshi has deep knowledge of whistleblowing and discrimination; I felt she was going above and beyond.’

‘Deborah Casale is empathetic, practical and gets results.’

‘I am delighted that I chose Deborah Casale to represent me. Deborah and her team were incredibly helpful and supportive. Deborah gave frank and constructive advice and negotiated fiercely on my behalf. I felt like Deborah was on my side personally as well as professionally.’

‘Excellent client care, particularly with employees who have been subjected to discriminatory and detrimental treatment.’

‘A pleasure to work with. Strong rapport with clients and well-prepared cases. Employment tribunal litigation is a particular strength.’

‘Shazia Shah is an excellent solicitor. Her manner with clients is top-notch, she provides excellent, accurate and tactically astute advice.’

‘A highly specialised employment practice, leading in the field of employee claims.’

‘Danielle Parsons is a first-class partner: commercially astute, a strong negotiator, extremely responsive, and a super ally.’

‘Outstanding service from Anthea Christie and Clare Walsh who achieved an outcome far beyond my expectations.’

‘A level of commitment far above what I expected. Fantastic communication throughout the process.’

‘The team have been working on my case since 2015 and have shown commitment and dedication throughout. Their communication has been excellent throughout.’

‘Anthea Christie is a committed and intelligent lawyer and an excellent communicator with clients, barristers and opponents alike which makes her perfectly suited for group litigation and managing large numbers of clients. Binder Bansel is the doyenne of police employment law, trusted by the Police Federation and members to handle cases of the highest importance and sensitivity.’

‘Binder Bansal is an excellent strategist and negotiator, and Clare Walsh is extremely thorough, has good judgment and achieves great results for her clients.’

‘I am so impressed with their work ethic, honesty, passion for helping the client and overall service quality. Proud to be associated with them.’

‘Binder Bansel has proved time and time again that he is conscientious in his approach and tenacious in execution. Anthea Christie has a breadth of knowledge involving employment and regulatory issues.’

‘Binder Bansel has an encyclopaedic knowledge of trade union law. Clare Walsh is very efficient and has an excellent grasp of both legal and practical issues.’

‘The team not only had a deep understanding of employment law but also approached my case with compassion and dedication. Throughout the process, they provided clear guidance, ensuring I was informed and empowered at every step. Their expertise and relentless advocacy resulted in a successful resolution and I would recommend their services wholeheartedly.’

‘I must highlight the exceptional support and guidance provided by Doreen Reeves throughout my challenging case. Beyond her legal expertise, Doreen went above and beyond to offer invaluable advice and emotional support. She fought tirelessly on my behalf but also became a trusted confidante.’

‘Doreen Reeves’ compassionate approach and unwavering dedication were instrumental in navigating the complexities of my case.’

‘They are particularly good at handling very sensitive individual clients with mental health problems arising out of discrimination and or whistleblowing experiences.’

‘Edward Cooper has standout diplomatic skills in the context of exceptionally difficult client handling situations. The individuals who work for the firm have a real commitment to advising their clients, whilst maintaining objectivity. They support vulnerable clients exceptionally well.’

‘Laura Thompson offers sound practical and realistic advice, and gets results for her clients.’

‘The people I have worked with from the firm care about their union clients and are keen to make sure their clients feel well-supported as well as trying to get the best result they can for them.’

‘Edward Cooper is an experienced trade union lawyer who ensures that the employment advice provided to clients is of the highest quality.’

‘Kate Fox is a force to be reckoned with. She is fearless in representing her clients, takes no nonsense but ultimately cares deeply about those she represents. She does not miss a thing but is completely unpretentious in how she approaches disputes. She is highly organised and is a delight to work with as a barrister.’

‘Thompsons is the premier trade union firm in the UK. Most trade unions instruct them especially in cases concerning collective consultation, strikes and challenges to government.’

‘Richard Arthur is the most knowledgeable lawyer in the UK on collective trade union law. He is tactically expert, pragmatic and good at having his client’s back.’

‘The team has a superb knowledge of union law and commitment to their clients’ cases. They are well able to manage complex litigation.’

‘I would recommend Richard Arthur and Rachel Halliday. Richard has superb knowledge of the field of union law, and excellent tactical nous. Rachel has very good judgment and client care skills.’

‘Richard Arthur, Neil Todd and Rachel Halliday are exceptional – totally committed to their clients, with a wealth of legal knowledge and are great to work with.’

‘Richard Arthur bestrides the law on industrial action like a colossus. He has acted in hundreds, if not thousands, of strikes. He is THE leading expert in the UK on industrial action. He also has unsurpassed expertise in other areas.’

‘Thompsons are understood within the sector as the top firm in terms of work for trade unions and their members. They have a specialism therein that nobody else can match.’

‘Nothing is too much effort and it feels like they have your best interests at heart. I was so pleased with everyone I came into contact with at Anthony Gold.’

‘I cannot thank Anthony Gold lawyers enough for making this experience easy and assuring that I was in good hands.’

‘The experience is best characterised by clear, efficient, accurate and timely advice and execution.’

‘I would have no hesitancy in recommending Anthony Gold who kept me appraised and advised at all junctures of the agreement.’

‘The two people who stood out and who I had most dealings with were Michael Tyndall and Aryan Gupta. Both were very helpful, knowledgeable and perfectly prepared. Not once did I have to wait for them to come back to me on a point. Of course this was all explained to me in an easy to understand and a friendly layman’s manner.’

‘I was very pleased from the initial contact to the last thank you and goodbye call. I am 100% satisfied and have no hesitation in recommending the company and particularly Michael Tyndall and Aryan Gupta.’

‘Curzon Green Solicitors have been exceptional to work with and extremely efficient with delivery. Professional and personable, the team at Curzon Green Solicitors have always provided clear and concise advice alongside detailed explanations and responses.’

‘Lauren McLaughlin is an exceedingly reliable and responsive professional. Lauren leads with empathy and kindness and demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the law, offering clear and thorough advice specific to my personal circumstance.’

‘Temujin Erdene-Ochir is a dedicated and highly reliable professional who is extremely responsive and attentive to my case. Temujin is highly knowledgeable in employment law and takes the time to provide clear and concise advice.’

‘Lauren McLaughlin is a star individual. She is bright, quick on her feet, and commercially-minded. She is a great leader and sets a fantastic example for the junior solicitors.’

‘As a client I felt very well-engaged throughout the process. Every option has been thoroughly explained to me and I felt empowered to make an informed decision.’

‘The team is able to take on legal issues which are complex and/or novel. These issues are discussed across the team, crossing into various departments so an agreed and fully-informed position is adopted when offering advice. As a client, I felt fully supported, knowing the advice I received was holistic and covered every eventuality.’

‘Jennifer Sole has a remarkable ability to review a plethora of information with laser focus on the legal merits and risks of a case, which she explains clearly and concisely, in a way which can be understood by anyone. The empathy demonstrated by both Jennifer and Beatrice was unexpected – I felt fully understood and supported by them throughout the process.’

‘Adam Jones and Beatrice Young have been extremely helpful and accommodating and I cannot commend them highly enough. ’

‘Elizabeth McGlone is tenacious and fights hard for her clients. Anita Vadgama is strategically very strong.’

‘Karen Jackson was amazing, incredibly supportive and direct, compassionate and did a brilliant job of negotiating effectively with my employer to achieve an optimal outcome for me.’

‘Anita Vadgama handled my case with compassion, commitment and care. Anita is a true asset to didlaw and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for best practice, professionalism and getting the best results.’

‘Elizabeth McGlone is fantastic, very client-focused and good at working strategically to achieve the best outcome for her clients, whatever that might look like in any given case.’

‘Across the board, didlaw are tenacious, brave and fight your corner. The firm are never afraid to push the boundaries of the law in search of the right result. The firm are deeply committed to their clients and go above and beyond to take their client’s case forward.’

‘Karen Jackson really sets the tone for the firm’s personalised and committed approach. Brilliant with clients and a master strategist. Anita Vadgama is always committed to her work and her client’s cause, whilst providing pragmatic and realistic advice. ’

‘Karen Jackson is truly excellent. She is a fantastic technical lawyer, has an amazing rapport with clients, but also has brilliant judgment and is an excellent litigation strategist. Anita Vadgama is an extremely astute negotiator, and always gets great results for her clients. A tough fighter, pragmatic, and always open to creative solutions. Elizabeth McGlone is also very good; clever, well-prepared, and great to work with.’

‘Elizabeth McGlone is quite simply a titan of employment law and discrimination law. She is at the cutting edge of case law and is driving the sector and developing the law. Despite her impressive credentials, she remains affable and humble, with a dry wit and sense of perspective. She is one of the most talented practitioners of her generation.’

‘Michael Michaeloudis was outstanding throughout the process when dealing with an employment issue. When Michael took over the case his dedication, professionalism and determination made the case much more endurable.’

‘Michael Michaeloudis was very approachable, efficient, and knowledgeable. He knew the answers to my questions, was responsive and gave me real confidence that my case was strong, and that I would have a successful outcome.’

‘I was extremely grateful when I contacted Ronald Fletcher Barker as they took the time to understand my situation and gave me valuable information and what I could do to address a very awful situation I was experiencing with my employers.’

‘Michael Michaeloudis demonstrated exceptional legal prowess and strategic acumen that significantly impacted the outcome. From the outset, Michael exhibited a profound understanding of the intricacies involved, meticulously analysing every aspect of the case to formulate a comprehensive strategy. Michael is an expert in his field.’

‘Michael Michaeloudis will stop at nothing to put the interests of his client first.’

‘With a good eye for a meritorious case the team are open to working with claimants on alternative funding models, very often to great effect.’

‘Michael Michaeloudis has a great eye for a case and can spot winning arguments that most may not. Tariro Nyoka is a standout associate.’

‘Michael Michaeloudis is a personable and hardworking solicitor who shows great care for his clients and excellent support to counsel. He also appeared to be backed up by an excellent team in the case we did together.’