Pinney Talfourd LLP is recommended for delivering ‘comprehensive and tailored solutions’ to contentious employment matters, with regular appearances before the Employment Tribunal. Alex Pearce leads the employment team, advising corporate and private clients across various sectors and frequently negotiating employee exits. Charlotte Buck, praised for providing ’nothing more than brilliant’ advice, handles contracts of employment, disciplinary procedures and claims involving unfair dismissal or discrimination.
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Testimonials
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‘Easy to talk to and very understanding. They have a high level of expertise.’
‘Alex Pearce was great and went through each part of the contract step by step and explained everything to me.’
‘Alex Pearce is personable and sharp, and inspires trust in his clients.’
‘I think the team’s strengths lie in their extensive experience and a strong collaborative approach that ensures clients receive comprehensive and tailored solutions to their specific needs.’
‘Charlotte Buck moved meetings to support me during to my anxiety and stress of my situation. She calmed me down in a situation where I generally thought I was going to lose everything and her reassurance and expert advice has been nothing more than brilliant. She really did take care of me and was genuinely concerned and wanted the best outcome for me.’
‘From my company's perspective, the main benefit of using Pinney Talfourd is that they are exceptionally capable across many disciplines, which makes everything much simpler. The team there is very approachable and responds very, very quickly to our requests for assistance.'
Key clients
- Priority TM
- MT Technical Services
- Isle Group Limited
- The Eagle (Kelvedon Hatch) Limited
- Millennium Minis Limited
- Active Travel Partners Ltd
- Cycling Score Limited
- Alexander Fraser and Son Limited
- Complete English Kitchens Limited
- Trinity Chambers
Work highlights
Acting for Millennium Minis Limited in defending a disability discrimination claim brought by a former employee, culminating in a successful appeal before the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Advising Active Travel Partners regarding claims for ordinary unfair and automatic unfair dismissal connected with a relevant transfer under TUPE.
Negotiated the terms of a Settlement Agreement for a senior employee following a three-year suspension from work pending investigation by the US Department of Justice and the Serious Fraud Office into allegations of bribery and the subsequent redundancy of their role.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alex Pearce
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Buck