Squire Patton Boggs in Manchester advises multinational and global corporate clients on the full range of employment services. The group is praised as ‘knowledgeable in a number of sectors’, and is particularly experienced in matters regarding investigations, equal pay claims, reorganisations and restructurings, board-level projects, and diversity and inclusion issues. The practice is co-led by the ‘brilliant’ Bryn Doyle, who is an expert in cross-border employment projects, investigations, and matters in the retail sector, and the ‘pragmatic’ Alison Treliving, who is particularly experienced in cross-border restructurings, dismissals, and grievances. James Pike, who has extensive experience in large-scale restructurings, employment tribunal litigation, and industrial action issues, is also a notable practitioner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Strong team with sophisticated and extensive litigation experience.'

  • 'Bryn Doyle is a trusted advisor with sound judgement who will always make himself available. He provides highly astute, pragmatic, and commercial advice. He provides valuable insight into market practice which allows us to benchmark ourselves against peers.'

  • ‘Excellent and pragmatic.'

  • ‘Bryn Doyle is brilliant.'

  • ‘Noted for its pragmatism, collaboration, and people.’

  • ‘Alison Treliving is pragmatic, collaborative, and solution oriented.'

  • ‘The team is very approachable and knowledgeable in a number of sectors.’

  • ‘Bryn Doyle is experienced, practical, and commercial.’

Key clients

  • Tesco Stores Ltd
  • EU Automation
  • Veolia
  • Princes Limited
  • Burberry Limited
  • Coca-Cola European Partners
  • CBRE
  • Bensons for Beds
  • Pets at Home plc
  • RICS
  • Sia Partners
  • Peel L & P
  • BDO Services Limited
  • Ineos
  • Avis Budget Group
  • Molson Coors
  • Sweco
  • Roadchef
  • Petredec Europe Ltd
  • Portman Dental

Work highlights

  • Representing Tesco in the equal pay claims being brought by store colleagues who are claiming the right to equal pay with colleagues in distribution centres.
  • Advised an FTSE 250 client on attempts made by a trade union to obtain recognition for its driver population at its manufacturing and distribution facilities.
  • Advised the US parent of a European manufacturing business on the dismissal of its managing director due to underperformance.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alison Treliving, Bryn Doyle

Other key lawyers

James Pike