The employment group at Clarke Willmott LLP in Manchester has a ‘great client focus and astute understanding of the commercial realities of litigation'. The team provides an extensive legal and HR service for employers and senior executives, and has particular expertise in the financial services, manufacturing, and sports sectors. Praised as a ’walking bible of employment legislation', practice head Louise Rogers has a broad employment practice and is especially capable handling dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims, as well as being particularly knowledgeable in the banking and financial services, technology, and media sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The practice has proved invaluable in its understanding and appreciation of issues relating to charitable organisations and the impact they might have. Working across their team of specialists within given disciplines we have been able to navigate tricky positions without heavily impacting on our finances.'
  • 'The attorneys are so responsive and give you peace of mind that your case is high priority.'
  • 'A full-service firm with high-calibre specialist lawyers. Seamless operation and first-class client service.'
  • 'Clarke Willmott were extremely helpful in assisting us with our case. They tailored our experience and allocated an individual for us to deal with, which really helped. We were able to deal with our case efficiently and effectively and really recommend Clarke Willmott.'
  • 'Great client focus and astute understanding of the commercial realities of litigation.'
  • 'Louise Rogers was fantastic throughout. She never failed to assist in our needs and as our case was urgent, she ensured she gave us the time we needed.'
  • 'Louise Rogers is a walking bible of employment legislation. She is a strategic and smooth operator, able to think on her feet and has a clear eye at all times on her client's objectives. A smart, no-nonsense lawyer who is well regarded by her clients and colleagues.'
  • 'The partners we have worked with genuinely place themselves in our shoes when considering our needs and offer the advice and guidance we need rather than what we would like. They work tirelessly in building and maintaining a strong bond of trust which we truly appreciate.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Louise Rogers