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Torque Law LLP Offices

Torque Law LLP
WESTMINSTER BUSINESS CENTRE
10 GREAT NORTH WAY, NETHER POPPLETON
YORK
YO26 6RB
England
Visit website 01904 520160

Torque Law LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings

Employment > Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Tier 4

Torque Law LLP has niche expertise in executive departures, advising both high-profile executives and employers on the relevant issues, both regionally and nationally, from York. Practice head Emma Whiting employs her ‘top-class, pragmatic perspective' to these mandates, and has worked for notable employers on a number of contentious matters, including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. Tiggy Clifford handles a similar caseload, working across senior-level departures and contentious mandates.

Practice head(s):

Emma Whiting; Tiggy Clifford

Testimonials

‘Attention to detail and tailoring the advice in a very personal way.’

‘Their commitment is breath-taking. Also, their levels of empathy and understanding for the challenges and injustices being faced have been a fantastic support for us. The team are there for you and each other no matter what.’

‘Excellent level of partner service and practical advice.’

‘Tiggy Clifford was practical and pragmatic, and crunched through to the key points quickly and without over labouring the minor ones.’

‘The Torque team comes with big-firm experience, but from an agile, personalised and highly cost-efficient platform.‘

‘Emma Whiting has masses of experience acting for both corporates as well as individuals, so is able to bring a top-class and pragmatic perspective to issues which can quickly become intractable.‘

‘As a boutique specialist practice, Torque is a standout in the employment law field. Both Tiggy Clifford and Emma Whiting are well-respected and extremely knowledgeable in the area of employment law and have a great following. The firm is pragmatic and looks at ways of problem solving outside litigation which appeals to me as a fan of ADR and workplace mediation.’

‘A highly personable team who are always on hand to help. There is a real sense of a personal touch to the way Torque support and engage.’

Key clients

Alvar Financial Services Limited

David Pelter

Anglo American Woodsmith Limited

Sofina Foods

Emerald Publishing Group

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Greenray Turbine Solutions

Bartoline Limited

Stage One Creative Services Limited

York Racecourse

Northpoint Wellbeing Limited

Belmont Green Finance Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for David Pelter in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in relation to a high-profile direct age discrimination claim regarding the cessation of PHI benefits.
  • Defended Alvar Financial Services Limited successfully in an application for interim relief brought by a former employee against.