Thompson Smith and Puxon assists clients with a range of both contentious and non-contentious HR and employment matters, earning praise for its ‘excellent knowledge of the local HR landscape’. Jolyon Berry leads the employment team, with expertise spanning representation before the High Court and Employment Tribunal, as well as advising on TUPE issues and negotiating commercial warranties. Marie Allen joined the team in December 2024, bringing experience across various matters, including redundancies, employee performance and sickness absence.
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‘It is refreshing to work with people that give sound advice and seek to close matters out in a timely fashion.’
‘Jolyon Berry has a wealth of knowledge and is able to provide sound advice that is easy to understand, especially when there is legislative complexity. We have found that there is a true desire to resolve matters. ’
‘Excellent knowledge of the local HR landscape. Solid, truthful advice.’
‘Jolyon Berry is a thoroughly professional and approachable solicitor.’
Key clients
- Newsquest Community Media Limited
- Monumart Limited
Work highlights
Acted for individual directors, a private equity investor, and a media company in contentious employment litigation involving historic allegations of discrimination and related satellite litigation referred to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
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Practice head
Jolyon Berry
Other key lawyers
Marie Allen