Praised by clients as ‘extremely knowledgeable', Kuit Steinart Levy LLP in Manchester handles a broad range of employment matters in a variety of industries, with particular expertise in the leisure and hospitality, sports, and education sectors. Practice head Kevin McKenna in Manchester advises on the full spectrum of employment issues, while Sally Bird has particular expertise in boardroom disputes, high-value contractual disputes and breach of restrictive covenants, as well as being experienced in the sports sector. Mark McKeating provides ’excellent advice' in all employment matters, with a particular focus on senior executive terminations, the enforcement of restraint of trade provisions. and Employment Tribunal claims. Another notable practitioner is James Howarth, who is ‘particularly skilled in assisting clients with what might be the more technical and difficult process aspects of employment and data protection law'.
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‘Excellent HR practice with exceptional working knowledge of the legal and practical framework surrounding the topic. Pragmatic and on-point advice with an ability to cut to the important matters and guide the client to the desired outcome.’
‘Mark McKeating has excellent advice and great client management skills.’
‘Claire Treacy is always friendly, builds a great working relationship with us, is always on hand, provides advice efficiently, and adapts her style to us so it's understandable.’
‘Kuit's employment team is well led, client focused and functions as an interactive whole. It gives a real sense of working collectively, focused always on the interests of the client.'
- 'Kevin McKenna is never less than impressive, especially under pressure. He has a cool head, incisive analysis and real tactical acumen.'
- 'James Howarth has impressed. He is particularly skilled in assisting clients with what might be the more technical and difficult process aspects of employment and data protection law. These are areas in which many have a dangerously superficial understanding. James has real knowledge.'
- 'Claire Hollins is swift to respond and has a good understanding of commercial as well as legal implications of a course of action.'
‘The employment team are friendly, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. They address all the legal issues from a human perspective, which aligns with our company values. I am rest assured that my team always receive straight-forward, quality advice.’
Key clients
- STADA UK Holdings Ltd
- Turtle Bay Restaurants Limited
- Danish Crown UK Limited
- Maersk Line UK Limited
- Lyreco UK Limited
- Clarity Travel Limited
- BGEN Ltd
- Auto Trader
- Graco Inc
- YKK (U.K.) Limited
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Practice head
Kevin McKenna
Other key lawyers
Sally Bird; Mark McKeating; James Howarth; Claire Hollins; Claire Treacy