BBS Law‘s workload sees the firm act for both employees and employers in Employment Tribunal matters regarding contract breaches and discrimination-related unfair dismissal claims. Further, it supports clients in an advisory capacity on a regular basis. Paul Stedman is equipped to act for employment agencies and related businesses and leads the Manchester practice alongside ’key adviser and trusted partner’ Vicky Beattie, who is a recruitment agency specialist.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Stedman is reliable and extremely knowledgeable. Vicky Beattie has good all-round knowledge, is very personable and collaborative and has excellent subject matter knowledge.'
- 'Experienced lawyers with proven case law exposure, always willing to go that mile further, very collaborative, will always provide innovative options to a challenge.'
- 'Vicky Beattie stands out as a key advisor and trusted partner. We have built a great relationship with her, and her willingness to support us, no matter the complexity of the issue, is truly valued. She is always on-hand when we need her, providing clear, pragmatic advice that balances legal considerations with the realities of our business.'
- 'What sets Vicky apart is not just her expertise but her genuine care for our organisation and the people she supports. Compared to competitors, it’s the personal commitment, deep understanding of our business, and proactive approach that make this team different.'
- 'We truly value the relationship we have built and the trust we can place in their advice and support. Their ability to work collaboratively with all levels of our HR function—offering clear guidance to junior team members while providing strategic insight to senior leaders—sets them apart from other firms. Their responsiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to cut through legal complexity with practical solutions make them an invaluable extension of our team.'
- 'I value Vicky's approach to legal advice, keeping it simple and maintaining momentum on advice whether it be a simple or complex employment matter.'
Key clients
- Vital Human Resources Limited
- Drees & Sommer UK Limited
- General All Purpose Plastics Limited
- Reich Insurance Brokers now Howden
- P3 People Management Limited
Work highlights
Defending Vital Human Resources in a tribunal claim pursued by a company for failure to provide employee liability information under TUPE in relation to 15 employees.
Advised Drees & Sommer UK Limited, supporting the corporate team with all employment matters including avoidance of any liability under TUPE.
Advised former employees of a specialist music school in their capacity as specialist music teachers in a grievance raised arising in claims for unfair constructive dismissal and disability discrimination heard in the Bristol ET.
Practice head
Paul Stedman; Vicky Beattie
Other key lawyers
Christina Glover-Hill