DLA Piper acts for UK and multinational companies in a wide range of industries, encompassing consumer goods, life sciences, and food, as well as construction, transportation, and infrastructure. Kate Hodgkiss spearheads the practice and excels in holiday pay litigation, gender pay issues, and whistleblowing investigations. In addition to representing clients in employment tribunal claims, legal director Euan Bruce also brings expertise in TUPE transfers, employee relations, reorganisations, and senior executive exits.
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Testimonials
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- 'They quickly pick up our processes and ways of working, which makes dealing with them extremely easy. They are easy to talk to and you are made to feel very comfortable and no question is ever a stupid question.'
- 'You always get to speak to someone when you call. You very rarely have to wait for a call to be returned. Kate Hodgkiss is exceptional not only in her knowledge, her understanding of our business and of me, but her manner and they way she instils confidence when dealing with stressful situations.'
- 'The practice really understands our business, our challenges and risk profile. The advice is timely, pragmatic and extremely helpful.'
- 'Kate Hodgkiss is fantastic. I really value her insights, advice, reference to market practice and case law. She is also very attentive and responds quickly. The solutions she provides are insightful and always work well for my business. I trust her.'
- 'Euan Bruce manages the relationship well.'
- 'Kate Hodgkiss is incredible. I love working with her, it feels like we are a team. She provides easy to understand guidance and takes into consideration all the options available allowing us to make informed choices. Kate is the best!'
Key clients
- Aggreko Limited
- Dawnfresh Farming Limited
- Elements Materials Technology
- Exponent Private Equity LLP
- Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC
- Heineken UK Limited
- Intercontinental Hotels Group plc
- Menzies Aviation UK Limited
- Persimmon Plc
- Pfizer UK Limited
Lawyers
Practice head
Kate Hodgkiss
Other key lawyers
Euan Bruce