Employment

Howes Percival LLP

Noted for its broad regional footprint, Howes Percival LLP is geared to handle restructuring, senior executive exits, tribunal claims, and TUPE. Paula Bailey oversees the practice and is noted for her strength in large-scale redundancies, while in Northampton, Graham Irons is active across both the public and private sectors. Nick Benton is often engaged in internal workplace investigations, and in Northampton, Hannah Pryce enjoys a strong track record in employment tribunals. Sobia Ahmad often works in conjunction with the firm’s corporate and commercial team on disposals, M&A, and settlement agreements. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Leicester unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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‘The Howes Percival employment team is very responsive, and provides clear, practical advice and solutions for HR matters which arise.’
'Everyone I liaise with at Howes Percival is professional, provides detailed advice, and is responsive - I always get replies to my emails quickly - and the firm collaborates with its clients between cases.'
‘The team demonstrates sound knowledge and are always equipped to deal with any ER issues whether it be a small or more complex issue. ’
‘The Howes Percival employment law team is entirely down to earth and pragmatic. They take a refreshingly balanced risk assessment of contentious matters. They have a common sense approach to non-contentious negotiation.'
‘They are great and easy to work with. No question is too daft! I have worked with them for many years and they are my 'go-to' legal professionals wherever my professional journey takes me. I would particularly like to shout out the following for their engagement and continued relationship with me and my colleagues: Paula Bailey, Hannah Pryce, and Hannah Ball.’
‘Paula Bailey is a trusted partner and sounding board for all our employment law needs. ’
‘Graham Irons stands out for his calm pragmatic approach to legal advice and risk. He is capably supported by Sobia Ahmed. The practice has excellent levels of client service and quick response times.’
'We have regular dealings with Nick Benton who is very responsive, very commercial, thorough, and a real pleasure working with.’

Key clients

All3Media Group
Children's Investment Fund Foundation
DX Group
First Circle Packaging Limited
Getronics Services UK Limited
GraceKennedy Limited
H.W. Coates (Holdings) Limited
Mark Jarvis Ltd
Mercedes Benz UK Limited
Marston’s PLC
RS Components Limited
Spar (UK) Limited
Terex Corporation
The Gym Limited
World Vision UK

Work highlights

Advised Curve Theatre on a high-profile religious belief case in the EAT.
Advised Countrywide Estate Agents on the acquisition of an Oxfordshire based lettings and estate agency business.
Advised Medigold Health on the acquisition of Health Management.

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