Based in Nottingham, Shoosmiths LLP‘s team have been commended for its ’customer centric approach’ and its ‘extremely responsive and very commercial’ practice. Lauded for his ’outstanding’ expertise, Michael Briggs heads up the practice and specialises in complex and sensitive senior exits, redundancies and large-scale restructures. Charlotte Staples advises on post-termination restrictions and negotiations with trade unions. Noted for his ‘professional’ service, Rory Stone often represents clients in ACAS early conciliation negotiations, restructuring issues, preliminary hearings, and Employment Tribunal matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Shoosmiths’ Employment Team is hands down the best we’ve worked with. They don’t just give legal advice—they work as an extension of our team, helping us solve problems quickly and strategically. Whether it’s handling a complex dispute, guiding us through a major restructure, or keeping us ahead.’
- ‘Charlotte Staples, Michael Briggs and Rory Stone have all assisted me. All of them are excellent with offering assistance, reassurance, advice and professionally worded policies, letters, scripts, agreements, contracts etc. They are exceptional and make me feel more confident in my own role knowing that they are on hand should I need them. They are all assets to Shoosmiths.’
Key clients
- Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited
- ATS Euromaster Limited (including Tructyre Fleet Management Limited – an associated company within the Euromaster/Michelin group).
Work highlights
Advising on aspects of the sale of a commercial building in Bristol for £23m. Drafted related correspondence to affected employees.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Michael Briggs
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Staples; Rory Stone; Charis Brown