Praised for its ‘sector specialism, tailored advice and responsiveness’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in Manchester specialises in all areas of employment law across a broad range of sectors. The group has particular expertise in matters involving Employment Tribunals, industrial action, and mandates with an international element. Diane Gilhooley is the global head of the firm’s employment, labour, and pensions practice, and Naeema Choudry advises on a broad range of employment issues, including terminations, strategic employment litigation, and diversity and inclusion matters. The group also includes education sector expert Robert Gray and Jenny Mann, who is highly capable in instructions regarding restrictive covenants, confidential information, and injunctive relief applications. Michael Thompson is another key practitioner.
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‘The team at Eversheds Sutherland have a fantastic reputation. They commit to truly understanding the sectors the represent and commit to delivering presentations of real value to their clients.'
- 'The size of the team at Eversheds Sutherland is a real asset, with excellent communication amongst members of the department so that if one person is on leave another person is able to pick up and run with the matter confidently.’
‘Extremely professional but with a friendly and very pragmatic business focus’
‘Superb customer service. Feels like dealing with an in-house lawyer.’
'Experience and expertise. Eversheds have a deep understanding of employment law and a track record of success in handling cases similar to our requirements.'
‘Availability, expert legal knowledge of local markets, growing understanding of our set up and what we do as a business, but perhaps most importantly their speed combined with a pragmatic approach to solving our often complex employment issues.’
‘The Eversheds Sutherland North West Employment team are a real asset to the education sector and we highly value their support and guidance with our work. The team go above and beyond supporting us to deliver high quality, accurate and timely advice.’
‘Sector specialism, tailored advice and responsiveness.’
Key clients
- Warburtons Limited
- United Utilities Group Plc
- BBC
- RPS Group Plc
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- International Nuclear Services and Pacific Nuclear Transport
- Limited
- Sellafield
- Dechra plc
- Goldsmiths, University of London
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Paul Cotton
Other key lawyers
Diane Gilhooley; Naeema Choudry; Robert Gray; Jenny Mann; Michael Thompson