Described as ‘a safe pair of hands for Employment Tribunal work', Freeths LLP in Manchester advises well-known brands, charities, and government organisations on employment issues across a broad range of sectors. Leading the group, Laura Tracey has particular expertise with the employment aspects of M&A transactions, disposals, and private equity investments, and ’offers advice with the optimum blend of commercial, legal and practical elements'. The group also includes Matt Fraser, who is especially experienced in employment work in the retail and care sectors, and Sarah Bogues, who has a broad employment practice.
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‘Laura Tracey is extremely knowledgeable and approachable.'
‘The Manchester employment team constitute a safe pair of hands for Employment Tribunal work. They take a pragmatic, transparent approach to litigation.’
'The team really take the time to understand your concerns and provide tailored advice and guidance based on your needs. They are knowledgeable and don't try to give you a solution as a one fits all basis.'
‘Laura Tracey is my go-to, trusted employment law adviser. She is approachable and accessible and nothing is too much trouble. She consistently offers advice with the optimum blend of commercial, legal and practical elements.'
- 'Laura Tracey leads an astute, responsive and pro-active team of lawyers who she can mobilise at short notice on the full spectrum and complexity of employment claims. She supervises them closely without creating unnecessary additional cost or delay.'
- 'Laura Tracey has a great rapport with the HR population.'
- 'Laura Tracey is always very forthcoming with advice, helps me to interpret the grey areas in employment law, and doesn’t shy away from giving frank and direct guidance, while educating and correcting when needed, but in the most professional and supportive way, which has proven to be hugely beneficial in practice.'
- 'Laura Tracey and Sarah Bogues are both attentive, proactive, supportive and offer a balanced view. They don't procrastinate or hold back giving, a clear view on their proposed course of action which is helpful and different from many other legal advisors who we have worked with.'
Key clients
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Equans
- John Sisk & Son Limited
- Blue Cross
- Zertus UK
- Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company
- National Portrait Gallery
- Resilient PLC
- Now Education
- Definition Group Holdings Limited
Lawyers
Practice head
Laura Tracey
Other key lawyers
Matt Fraser; Sarah Bogues