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.’
Key clients
- Dementia UK
- Imperial War Museum
Work highlights
Advising Imperial War Museum in streamlining its relationship with three unions.
Practice head
Paul Jennings
Other key lawyers
Lucy McLynn; Paul Seath; Rachel Mathieson; Lily Granger; Rebecca Bruce