Noted for its ‘excellent technical expertise’, the employment team at Lewis Silkin LLP handles a wide range of matters for a diverse and sector-spanning client portfolio. Sally Hulston oversees the Manchester cohort and is experienced in high-profile investigations regarding whistleblowing and discrimination claims, among other issues. ’Fantastic lawyer’ and partner as of April 2024 Carly Mather‘s workload includes representing respondents in discrimination-related Employment Tribunal litigation as well as advising clients in relation to employment terminations, deployment of employees and trade union recognition matters. May 2024 arrival Leanne Francis is also adept at handling the full remit of complex litigation. Further team changes include the arrivals of Bryn Doyle and of Helen Adams in December 2024 and March 2025, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very strong employment law team with excellent technical expertise that is able to give an insight into market practices - this is invaluable to clients looking to approach complex and high-risk change.’
- ‘Carly Mather is technically excellent whilst having the ability to really grasp the business needs and drivers of the client and provide commercially sound advice in an easy to understand way.'
- 'Carly has all the top qualities we look for in an external adviser. An absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her advice implicitly and is my go-to adviser.’
- ‘The firm truly acts as an extension of your in-house legal team. The team has an amazing ability to step into the shoes of the client and deliver practical bespoke advice that aligns to your company's values and priorities.'
- 'The Lewis Silkin team have been proactive in tracking different streams of advice and pulling together lessons learned to upskill our internal HR teams and our business.'
- 'They truly act in a collaborative way and are very easy to work with.’
- ‘Carly Mather is a fantastic lawyer, a true technical expert who maintains a pragmatic approach. Her ability to co-ordinate her team and ensure consistency in the advice delivered across a large project involving several different lawyers is unrivalled.'
- 'The thing I value most from Lewis Silkin is the facilitation of the In House Employment Lawyers Community which provides invaluable opportunities to discuss changes in the law with like-minded individuals from other organisations.'
- 'Sally Hulston provides pragmatic, commercial advice in a warm and friendly way.'
Key clients
- Scotia Gas Networks
- Momentum Activating Demand (part of IPG)
- McCann Manchester
- McCann Central
- Gatekeeper
- Semperian
- Bestway Healthcare & Bestway Group
- West Midlands Trains
- Mony Group t/a Moneysupermarket
- Froneri Ice Cream
- Simplyhealth Limited
- Peel Group
- BDO
Work highlights
Supported Gatekeeper in a significant change to its operating model and contractual arrangement in the UK.
Defended a complex claim of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination valued at over £3.5m brought by a senior employee of an independent financial advisor.
Providing advice in the defence of multiple Employment Tribunal claims at any one-time including disability, sex, race discrimination and harassment.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carly Mather
Practice head
Sally Hulston
Other key lawyers
Carly Mather; Ed Gregory; Bryn Doyle; Leanne Francis; Helen Adams