The Manchester practice at Kuit Steinart Levy LLP has experience handling the full spectrum of employment work, ranging from unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims to senior executive terminations and related disputes. Further, the team is equipped to advise on appointments and exits in sports contexts, which is an area of expertise for Sally Bird. Claire Hollins has a strong track record when it comes to TUPE, restructuring and reorganisation, and senior terminations matters. ‘Star’ practitioner Kevin McKenna oversees the practice and is highly regarded for his varied expertise, which covers sensitive issues such as employee mental health.
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‘At all levels, the team are efficient and work to a high degree. They are calm, proactive and very supportive.’
‘Sally Bird was proficient in every way. Needless to say, she enabled me to win my case pitched against one of the highest golden circle lawyers in the UK. She has a very professional but empathetic approach and a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her ability gives the client a feeling of confidence even in very difficult times. I put my trust in Sally and she absolutely earned it.’
‘The team was personable and took the time to really understand me and my situation. They acted swiftly from the first call I made to them and achieved the outcome we wanted.'
‘Kevin and Jake were absolutely unbelievable for me. I can’t thank them both enough. They went above and beyond.’
‘Professionalism is an expected trait but pragmatism, humour and candour are sometimes all too rare. The individuals I dealt with had these in abundance.’
‘Kevin McKenna is quite simply a star. A simple settlement agreement with my previous long term employer who I had almost four decades of exemplary service turned out to be far from simple. He never got flustered. He was calm and reassuring at all times and he got the deal done. We all need a Kevin in our corner fighting for all they are worth. Lawyers like Kevin are a rarity.'
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Practice head
Kevin McKenna
Other key lawyers
Sally Bird; Mark McKeating; Claire Hollins; Lauren Ogden; Claire Treacy; Jake McManus