The Manchester-based team at Leigh Day is noted for its ‘unparalleled employment expertise’, which it harnesses to handle complex and high-profile group action claims on behalf of claimants against well-known corporations. The group is particularly strong when it comes to equal pay claims and has a reputation as ’the best equal pay team in the country’. Further, the team advises the GMB on strategic issues and is well-placed to assist claimants in a wide variety of actionable trade union rights matters. Key practitioner Linda Wong has noteworthy experience acting for claimants in high-stakes equal pay litigation up to Supreme Court level, as does Lauren Lougheed. ‘One of the leaders in the sector’ Ryan Bradshaw specialises in cases at the crossover of employment and human rights law, with work ranging from higher education disputes to group discrimination claims. Emma Satyamurti and Nigel MacKay co-head the group from the firm’s London office.
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‘Ryan Bradshaw is an innovative and creative lawyer looking to stretch the boundaries of the law and make a difference.'
‘Ryan Bradshaw is a formidable solicitor - one of the leaders in the sector. When he takes a case on, he will not stop fighting until his clients have had justice. One of the most tenacious solicitors around, and one who is at ease with complex, novel arguments.’
'They have the best equal pay team in the country. The team is totally dedicated to their clients and work tirelessly to achieve their goals.'
‘Unparalleled employment expertise. I spoke to a number of firms and none compare to Leigh Day in terms of their grasp of the complexities of my case.’
‘They have the best equal pay team in the country. The team is totally dedicated to their clients and work tirelessly to achieve their goals.’
‘Lauren Lougheed and Linda Wong are the stars. Their attention-to-detail is unparalleled, as is their work ethic. Sophie Greenwood is obviously a rising star; her work product is flawless.’
Key clients
- GMB
Work highlights
Acting for over 60,000 supermarket workers in their equal pay claims against Asda.
Represented just under 13,000 supermarket workers on their equal pay claims for sex discrimination against the second largest retailer in the UK.
Instructed by GMB to advise on and represent over 500 of its members employed nationwide by Amey Services Limited in the infrastructure sector seeking payment of unpaid holiday pay.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Linda Wong
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nigel Mackay; Emma Satyamurti
Other key lawyers
Ryan Bradshaw; Matt Schofield; Linda Wong; Lauren Lougheed; Claire Burton; Sophie Greenwood