Gateley Legal
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The Manchester-based group at Gateley Legal has noteworthy expertise in contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Lorna Harris is adept at acting for employers, particularly those that operate in a unionised environment, in relation to a wide range of complex investigations. She also represents clients in litigation proceedings concerning whistleblowing, discrimination and bullying claims. The ‘commercially astute’ Avril England oversees the practice and has experience advising well-known clients on senior executive hires as well as on the employment aspects of restructurings, insolvencies and acquisitions. Rachel Collister is also recommended. Former team head Chris Thompson departed the team in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Avril England is extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive. She thinks outside the box, is commercially astute and is able to balance legal and business perspectives. She has great knowledge of our business, policies and culture. We are very appreciative of her contribution to our team and would highly recommend her as a seasoned and respected professional.’
- ‘Legal knowledge combined very practical application and commerciality. They weigh-up risks and implications of alternative approaches. They are very responsive and also proactive in sharing legal updates.’
Key clients
- Asahi UK Limited
- Bilfinger UK Limited
Work highlights
Acted for HTI Toys UK Limited in their acquisition of Sambro International out of administration.