Slater and Gordon advises employees, senior executives and trade unions across a broad range of contentious and advisory employment matters. The group is well-versed in acting for senior individuals across a range of sectors and has particular experience handling complex race discrimination claims, including matters supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Edward Cooper heads the practice, specialising in trade union law, whistleblowing and senior executive disputes. Doreen Reeves left the firm in April 2026.
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Key clients
- Gemma Dobson
- The Claimant is a woman of African descent and is part of the Black and Asian Minorities Ethnicities (“BAME”) group.
- Mr Francois Lemaigre
- Ms Misha Berry
- Tola Ayoola
- Dr James Blair
- Peter Jackson
- NASUWT
- NASUWT
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Practice head
Edward Cooper