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Collingwood Legal Offices
30 RIVERSIDE STUDIOS
AMETHYST ROAD, NEWCASTLE BUSINESS PARK
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 7YL
England
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Employment Tier 1
‘Employment specialists’ Collingwood Legal, based in Newcastle, are known for taking on the full remit of instructions, from acting for individual claimants and defending companies in employment tribunal claims, namely unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. The employment team is led by Paul McGowan, who is a go-to for complex areas of TUPE and whistleblowing cases. Paul Johnstone is the team’s equality and discrimination law specialist, while a further name to note is Jane Sinnamon who made partner in February 2023. Senior associate Charlotte McBride advises claimants on unfair dismissal and associative disability claims, and also supports McGowan in assisting employers with contentious matters involving the theft of business information. Helen Scott is a notable member of the team at senior associate level.Practice head(s):
Paul McGowan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Superb knowledge of employment law, an understanding of the nuances of our business and exceptional customer service.’
‘Helen Scott, Paul McGowan and Charlotte McBride are flawless in their advice, commercial understanding, knowledge of employment law and approachable services.’
‘Charlotte McBride has helped us a lot during the last 12 months. We have had some highly challenging cases including domestic violence where she has demonstrated great sensitivity and fairness to protecting our reputation as a sympathetic & supportive employer.’
‘Collingwood Legal focus entirely on employment law. This enables them to be right up to date with any changes in the law ensuring we can obtain the very best advice.’
‘Employment specialists. Experts in their field. Pragmatic, business focused advice.’
‘The team members all complement each other with their knowledge and expertise. You feel that if your main contact is not available, there is always someone else who knows your business and your problems well enough to step in and advise accordingly.’
‘We instructed Paul McGowan who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in an employment matter. Paul was ably supported by Charlotte McBride. The matter was relatively fast moving and we received timely and pragmatic advice which allowed us to achieve the outcome we desired.’
‘Collingwood Legal is a specialist employment practice which provides sound legal advice in the area of employment law.’
Key clients
Blackpool & The Fylde College
Parkdean Resorts UK Ltd
Purmo Group UK Ltd
Bradley Hall Limited
Cundall
Tell Us North
Consultiv Utilities Limited
KAEFER Ltd
TICA-ACAD
Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Orbis Support
Parmley Graham
National Golf Club Advisory Association
NCFE
Eothen Homes
Ramarketing Ltd
Findhorn Foundation
HVPD
Smithers Oasis
Simpson Print Ltd
Humankind
Wilton Engineering
Work highlights
- Achieving a six-figure award at Tribunal for dismissal and discrimination in complex proceedings spanning four years with all advisory and advocacy work undertaken internally.
- Acting for a large facilities management business involved in a complex multi-party claim involving eight claimants relating to alleged breach of collective consultation obligations under both TULRCA 1992 and TUPE Regulations 2006.
- Sdcured the dismissal of a Tribunal claim brought against Teesside University by a job applicant, on the basis of discrimination relating to a philosophical belief. The claim was dismissed at final hearing.
- Employment