The Manchester- and Liverpool-based team at Brabners LLP is ‘extremely diligent and focused’. Nick Campbell heads the employment, pensions and immigration team from the Liverpool office and is described as ’first-class’ by clients; his client list is formed of directors and senior executives whom he assists in negotiations concerning exit packages, settlement agreements, bonuses and restrictive covenant releases. In Manchester, Lydia Edgar is also well-placed to advise senior executives on high-profile matters ranging from appointments to exits, particularly those in the sports sector, while Simon Whitehead has a recruitment specialism. Siobhan Howard-Palmer acts for claimants in discrimination, GDPR and contract-related matters, among others. Sports and employment specialist Matthew Lavelle is also ‘outstanding’.
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‘Nick Campbell listens and understands. He is knowledgeable and gives good advice, but always in a supportive and collaborative manner.’
‘The Brabners team made me feel welcome and understood. Compared to other firms, they acted fast to meet, provide initial assessment and discuss options/strategies’
‘Nick Campbell was very clear with explaining all legal implications, he was also attentive and helped me to establish realistic, yet aspirational goals and expectations.’
‘Siobhan Howard-Palmer was amazing! I could not have got through my situation without her! I felt in safe hands and that I had a trusted advisor. Siobhan took the time to understand me and what was best for me given the situation, taking into consideration my position, legal rights and wellbeing. She looked at it holistically with compassion, and was able to advise me in an objective way.'
‘Matthew was instrumental to me when I was at my lowest and most vulnerable time. He took the time to listen to me, support me and provide me with excellent legal advice. I was very nervous about every step of the process but he reassured me and made me feel comfortable and empowered to challenge my company and push for a better deal for myself and my family.'
‘Matthew took the time to really understand my position and show that he genuinely cared and was passionate about my case.’
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Siobhan Howard-Palmer
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Lindsey Knowles; Sarah Day; Matthew Lavelle; Andrew Graham; Lee Jefcott; Siobhan Howard-Campbell; Lydia Edgar; Simon Whitehead; Stephen Brodie; Zainab Hussein