The ‘exceptionally competent team’ at SA Law LLP is credited by clients for offering ’expertise and dedication which are second-to-none’. Chris Cook is at the helm of the employment team, which frequently handles a multi-faceted workload of data protection issues, unfair dismissal claims, senior executive services, dispute management, Employment Tribunal proceedings, and discrimination cases for a client roster of senior individuals, charities and non-profits, and education, pharmaceutical, and healthcare clients. Cook draws on over two decades of experience in employment and immigration matters, bringing expertise in safeguarding, discrimination claims, data protection, and sector-specific issues in education, charity and non-profit, and sport, while also providing strategic non-contentious advice on business-critical employment issues. With noted experience in handling high-stakes cases in the Employment Tribunal and High Court, Beth Leng has a practice that extends to advising large organisations on international projects, senior personnel disputes, and a range both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christine Caffrey is a lawyer who is exceptionally easy to deal with, but she knows her stuff inside out. Gita Patel is another safe pair of hands in the employment field.’

  • 'The Employment Team at SA Law work with us to minimise risk and achieve a desired outcome. They provide excellent advice, detailed explanations and ensure our organisation complies with the necessary laws and legislation.’
  • ‘For many years, SA Law has been our trusted legal partner, providing invaluable support across a wide range of legal matters, from financial transactions to people-related issues. Their deep understanding of our business, vision, and values has enabled them to offer tailored advice that aligns with our goals.'

  • ‘We work closely with Chris Cook because of his deep expertise, strategic thinking, and commitment to understanding our business. His ability to provide clear, tailored advice that aligns with our vision and values makes him an invaluable partner. With a proactive approach, strong negotiation skills, and attention to detail, he has helped us navigate complex legal matters.'

  • ‘My interaction with the employment team has been mainly Beth Leng, partner. She has been very supportive, helpful and provides appropriate and quality advice on a number of employment matters.’

  • ‘Approachable, available, pragmatic and commercially aware advice is always provided.’

Key clients

  • Watford Association Football Club
  • Medik8 Ltd
  • Boxmoor Trust
  • St Paul’s Cathedral
  • West London Mission
  • Middlesex University
  • DePaul UK
  • Delta Electronics UK Ltd
  • Kane International Ltd
  • Todd Doors Ltd

Practice head

Chris Cook

Other key lawyers

Beth Leng; Christine Caffrey; Gita Patel