Collingwood Legal is a specialist employment law firm widely recognised as the go-to adviser for employers and senior executives across the North. The team is known for its work on complex, high-value matters, frequently advising on TUPE, collective consultations, and whistleblowing claims. The firm’s expertise in equality, diversity and discrimination law underpins its advice across both contentious and non-contentious issues. Clients benefit from support on day-to-day HR matters as well as large-scale restructurings. Paul McGowan leads the team with standout knowledge of TUPE and whistleblowing issues. Jane Sinnamon and Charlotte McBride are both noted for handling complex tribunal litigation.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent people, who clearly care about their clients and their work. Their transparency and overall approach are brilliant.’
- 'Roland Fairlamb is exceptional and a real asset to the practice.’
Key clients
- Artorius Wealth Management Limited
- Blackpool and The Fylde College
Work highlights
Advised a global manufacturing business on managing a complex internal disciplinary and grievance process concerning the same employee, which resulted in a gross misconduct dismissal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jane Sinnamon
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charlotte McBride
Practice head
Paul McGowan
Other key lawyers
Jane Sinnamon; Charlotte McBride; Helen Scott; Jordan Bruce; Roland Fairlamb