Primarily acting for individuals, Slater and Gordon has expertise across a range of matters, including discrimination, as well as constructive and unfair dismissal claims. Leading the practice, Edward Cooper is lauded by clients for his ‘ability, diplomacy’ and ’professional service’. Doreen Reeves leads on employment tribunal matters, group pension litigation, and disability discrimination claims, and has experience handling high-value proceedings before the High Court.
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‘The standard of client care is second to none, particularly for individuals. They are able to deal with the most sensitive of cases and the most fragile of clients. When working for unions and associations they are conscious of the political and campaigning aspects of their work and seek to promote these objectives of their clients via test case and campaigning litigation.’
‘Edward Cooper stands out for his ability, and diplomacy, not just in relation to individual clients, where he always goes the extra mile, but also for organisations to whose cases he brings an acute strategic brain.’
‘Slater and Gordon have an excellent team of employment lawyers who have a vast amount of experience in dealing with employee/trade union supported claims. They have a good range of solicitors, all of whom are dedicated, hardworking and committed.’
‘Edward Cooper has always provided a professional service to the union with regard to matters arising from our member's employment. He has also provided useful advice and guidance regarding data protection issues.'
'Edward Cooper understands the needs of trade unions and engages with us and considers our position at every stage of an action. He is excellent when engaging directly with our members and I have found his support and legal advice invaluable.’
'Advice is competent and produced on time.'
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Edward Cooper
Other key lawyers
Doreen Reeves