Brachers (Part of Lawfront)'s team is recognised for its longstanding expertise in the healthcare sector, with a strong track record advising several NHS trusts. The team is particularly well-placed to defend claims involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and failures to make reasonable adjustments. Catherine Daw leads the practice and is noted for her deep knowledge of TUPE, including advising on changes in service providers, and related contractual obligations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It remains refreshing that as a team and as individuals they know their strengths and are not hesitant in guiding toward other departments or indeed in some instances other legal partnerships.’
- ‘Catherine Daw has been our my main contact for employment matters since the beginning and has always been on hand to provide good sound guidance and advice. We have carried out multiple tasks with Brachers directly and have enjoyed our/their relationship style, this is just the sort of selfless behaviour we require from our supply chain, always having the best interest of the client at hand, i believe that to be a person driven approach supported by the business.’
Key clients
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Five Acre Wood School
Work highlights
Successfully represented Sussex Partnership with NHS Foundation Trust and five senior individuals in respect of multiple employment tribunal complaints and Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeals, brought by a former employee.
Practice head
Catherine Daw
Other key lawyers
Colin Smith; Abigail Brightwell; Lisa Rothon