Stevens & Bolton LLP has expertise in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, and is active across the automotive, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences sectors. The Guildford-based practice is led by Kerry Garcia, who has notable experience in handling complex cross-border restructuring and reorganisation matters. Hannah Ford is a key member of the team known for her specialism in employment litigation, including matters related to unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing.
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‘A super friendly team who work hard, not only to respond quickly to answers, but also follow up to ensure the answer best meets our need.’
‘Andy Williams has a great ability to quickly capture the key issues, provide an array of options/inputs and where required to assist with the issue, or equally happy to then leave to progress, and then pick back up with him and his team as needed.’
‘Brilliant team, easy to work with and also work extremely effectively across teams when required.’
‘Lloyd Davey is an exceptional lawyer. Pragmatic, great communicator and always responsive regardless of the size of client. ’
‘Lloyd Davey and the team have deep knowledge of all employment law aspects they have a client-centric approach with a dedication to understanding our needs offering guidance and documentation tailored to our issues’
‘I have worked with the S&B employment team on two matters and on each occasion they have been a pleasure to deal with, and we have had a great working relationship.’
Key clients
- Ericsson Ltd
- AEGIS Managing Agency Ltd
- Papa Johns (GB) Ltd/PJ Corp Stores Ltd
- RBB Economics LLP
- Creative Technology Limited and NEP UK Ltd
- BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
- Kia
- Kuoni
- Eiffage Genie Civil
- Exclusive Networks
- UST Global
- Cornerstone onDemand
Work highlights
Advised Ericsson on all its HR work in the UK. The firm assisted the client's HR and legal teams with TUPE and outsourcing.
Advised Papa John’s on a wide range of HR matters, including TUPE, day-to-day HR advice, and its franchisee operations.
Advised BMJ Publishing Limited’s people and legal teams on outsourcings and contentious matters.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Kerry Garcia
Other key lawyers
Lloyd Davey; Hannah Ford; Andy Williams; Michelle Hobbs; Rebecca Berry