Led by Alex Watson, who is praised as ‘a fantastic lawyer with an encyclopaedic grasp of employment law principles', Fieldfisher in Manchester acts exclusively for employers with expertise that spans a broad range of employment issues. The ’efficient, reliable and commercially minded' team has particular capabilities in the food and beverage, hospitality and retail, and property sectors, and is also experienced in handling matters with an international element. Another key lawyer is Rachel Rigg, who has a broad employment practice and is ‘an up-and-coming lawyer who is excellent with clients'.
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Testimonials
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‘We use Fieldfisher for all our employment needs. The team are efficient, reliable and commercially minded. They will always take our views on board rather than just giving instruction.’
‘Alex Watson is exceptional. He completely understands the industry and challenges. He knows when we contact him it is urgent and he always responds fast with excellent commercial advice. He won't always tell us what we want to hear if it is not in the company's best interests.’
‘Practical and strategic legal advice. They are knowledgeable and technical, and work with you, providing tactical advice to decide on the best route forward.’
‘Alex Watson is excellent. His advice is highly strategic and focussed, and he works closely with you in achieving good results.’
‘They are very responsive, excellent communicators and very commercial.’
‘The Fieldfisher employment team is first rate. Great team players with a strong interdisciplinary approach to litigation. You always feel supported in the advocacy role where Fieldfisher are instructing. Attention to detail is second-to-none.’
‘Alex Watson has strong client management skills and is a fantastic lawyer with an encyclopaedic grasp of employment law principles. Alex is a force of nature and is one to watch in this space.'
- 'Rachel Rigg is an up-and-coming lawyer who is excellent with clients. She has a solid grasp of employment law principles.'
Key clients
- Everton Football Club
- Soteria Insurance Limited
- Spicerhaart Group Limited
- Brothers Drinks Co. Limited
- Bidvest Noonan
- Sport England
- Wolseley UK Limited
- Wilkin & Sons
- Stonegate Pub Company
- Shamal Holding
Work highlights
- Defending Soteria Insurance in a class action claim regarding an important TUPE matter.
- Represented Bidvest Noonan in its complex and high-value litigation.
- Advised Lloyds Pharmacy on complex litigation in the Court of Appeal.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alex Watson; Ranjit Dhindsa; Nicholas Thorpe
Other key lawyers
Rachel Rigg