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Employers regularly seek out Bates Wells for support in sensitive matters including transgender rights, AI, and Employment Tribunal litigation. The team has a longstanding reputation for representing charities, and is also well-placed to advise employers in the education, healthcare and technology sectors. Paul Jennings spearheads the practice, focusing on complex disputes. Lucy Mclynn has a notable specialism in discrimination issues, and Paul Seath handles TUPE, data protection and business protection litigation. Rachel Mathieson is a contact for resolving bonus disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have used Bates Wells for a number of years and have a very strong and positive relationship with them. We feel they value us as a client and have a deep understanding of us as an organisation. They are exceptionally responsive and we have always felt very well supported by them.’

  • ‘Each of the individuals is very professional & effective. Lucy McLynn, Rachel Mathieson and Lily Granger are all exceptional & great to work with. They are all very responsive and effective.’

  • ‘Bates Wells is a capable team that supports us with our employment law matters. They take the time to understand how our business operates and tailor their advice based on our desired outcome, supporting the business to minimise risk in the right way.’

  • 'Rebecca Bruce is a great support who is readily available and generally has good overall knowledge.'

  • ‘Paul Seath has a deep understanding of our somewhat complicated organisational structure and history. He also knows how much our values and reputation mean to us and advises accordingly. ’

  • ‘Lucy McLynn is an excellent employment lawyer balancing pragmatic advice with excellent legal skills and knowledge.’

Key clients

  • Dementia UK
  • Imperial War Museum
  • Royal College of Nursing
  • Internet Watch Foundation
  • Citizens Advice (National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux)
  • Federation of Master Builders
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Christian Aid
  • Fire Fighters Charity
  • Alan Turing Institute

Work highlights

Advising Imperial War Museum in streamlining its relationship with three unions.
Assisted the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in defending two Employment Tribunal claims brought by their former Chair of Council.
As part of the incorporation of the law firm from an LLP to a private company limited by share, advising the partners of FBC Manby Bowdler LLP on the transfer of staff to the new entity.

Practice head

Paul Jennings

Other key lawyers

Lucy McLynn; Paul Seath; Rachel Mathieson; Lily Granger; Rebecca Bruce