Tees Law fields a ‘professional and approachable’ employment team that is frequently instructed to handle the full range of employment services, including TUPE, corporate transactions, shareholder and director disputes, and senior executive employment matters. The team is particularly well versed in supporting family-owned businesses, the rural community, and clients active in the education, logistics, and transport sectors. Practice head Robert Whitaker is praised for ’going the extra mile’ and handles data protection, TUPE, agricultural worker issues, and managing restructures. Katherine Jameson is lauded for representing clients in tribunal claims, alongside bringing experience in restrictive covenants, senior executive exits, employer strategies, and disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Very good knowledge of the law. Practical advice given in client friendly and appropriate terms.’
‘Robert Whitaker has excellent knowledge of the field, is very good with clients and goes the extra mile.’
‘The team are professional and approachable. I have worked with them now for well over 10 years and have an excellent working relationship. I recommend their service to many of my HR professional peers.’
‘I work closely with Robert Whitaker and Katherine Jameson. Both offer business savvy, practical advice and understand our business. They are exceptional.’
'A truly dedicated team with the client's best interests always coming first.'
'Robert Whitaker is a brilliant Partner with an eye for detail.'
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Robert Whitaker
Other key lawyers
Katherine Jameson