The Manchester-based employment group at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well known for its ‘first-class expertise’ and handles a wide array of matters for major clients such as United Utilities, Warburtons and the BBC. Key practitioners include ’trusted and valued adviser’ Naeema Choudry, who handles employment litigation relating to diversity, discrimination and pay workstreams, among other issues; education sector specialist Robert Gray, who is equipped to advise on redundancy and restructuring cases, senior terminations, disciplinary and grievance proceedings, and on matters pertaining to trade unions; and Jenny Mann, who handles both domestic and cross-border cases on a regular basis. Stephen Chegwin, promoted to partner in May 2024, is noteworthy for his industrial relations and collective litigation experience. Chloe Themistocleous handles Employment Tribunal litigation pertaining to unfair dismissals, discrimination and whistleblowing. Leeds-based Paul Cotton leads the team.
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- 'We have worked a long time with Naeema Choudry and she is a trusted and valued advisor to the business, particularly when it comes to providing responsive and balanced views on commercially sensitive employment issues which have wide ranging implications for the business.'
- 'Naeema's experience of employment litigation both as an advocate and also as a sitting EJ gives her invaluable insights around the relevant risks we as a client need to be mindful of. She is also a very effective and capable negotiator. We have great confidence when putting forward recommendations based on her advice.'
Key clients
- United Utilities Group plc
- Warburtons
Work highlights
Represented Sellafield in the successful defence of a complex and high-value constructive dismissal, disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation claim.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paul Cotton
Other key lawyers
Naeema Choudry; Rebecca Urmston; Jenny Mann; Robert Gray; Stephen Chegwin; Laura D’Arcy; Chloe Themistocleous