Led by Katherine Maxwell, Moore Barlow’s employment team is adept at handling complex employment disputes, including shareholder-related issues and restrictive covenants. Key practitioners Naomi Greenwood and David Ludlow are well regarded for their expertise in contentious matters, particularly claims involving unfair and constructive dismissals. The team’s core practice centres on advising SMEs, including professional services firms.
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‘David Ludlow is excellent. Unflappably calm and very experienced. He has excellent judgment and understands what is best for his client. ’
'Moore Barlow LLP’s Employment team stands out for its deep understanding of employment law and its practical, balanced approach. What makes this practice unique is its strong experience in advising both employees and employers.'
'The team is approachable, highly responsive, and clearly committed to achieving the best results for their clients. Their ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and reassuring way made a real difference during a stressful time.'
'Naomi Greenwood truly stood out in every interaction I had with her. From the very beginning—even before any formal proceedings—she offered clear, thoughtful advice that was genuinely focused on helping me, not just winning my business. That early support gave me a great deal of confidence in both her legal expertise and her integrity.'
Key clients
- A&A Fitness Limited
- Accelario Software Ltd
- ACG Europe Limited
- ADAMS PRECISION HYDRAULICS LIMITED
- ADR Group Limited t/a The ADR Group
- Alchemy Project Services Limited
- Allotrope Energy Limited
- ALPH Capital Limited
- Amorim Top Series SA
- Angle PLC
- Arena Business Centres Limited
- Aster Building Services Limited
Work highlights
Advised Employment Partners Limited, an employment recruitment and temporary worker agency and its owner, on a dispute with a former shareholder and former director relating to a breach of non-compete obligations and fiduciary duties.
Advised Miltenyi Biotec Limited and its parent Miltenyi GmbH on the management and maintenance of its highly skilled and valued staff which entailed advising routinely on issues ranging from mobility of skilled workers through incentivisation, the management of grievances and strategic redundancies.
Advised Pilgrims Risk Management Group Limited and its subsidiary ISSEE Limited on the management workforce, dealing with issues ranging from industrial action through to such routine things as holiday pay and the enforcement of restrictive covenants.
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Naomi Greenwood
Practice head
Katherine Maxwell
Other key lawyers
David Ludlow; Naomi Greenwood; Cathal McCabe