Downs Solicitors LLP‘s employment team acts for both corporate clients and private individuals. Led by David Seals, the team is recommended for its expertise in large-scale redundancy exercises and TUPE consultations. Heather Love has vast experience in matters involving alleged breaches of confidentiality and restrictive covenants. Helen Boddy joined the practice, bringing her extensive experience in dispute resolution. In Autumn 2024, the firm opened a new office in Reigate.
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- ‘David Seals was reactive, digested complex scenarios quickly and gave timely and direct advice.’
- ‘A reactive practice with the ability to provide experience across a number of disciplines without the cost of a city firm.’
Work highlights
Represented an employee facing claims for breach of contract and conspiracy related to the alleged theft of trade secrets and confidential information. The claimants were alleging multi-million pound losses. The case involved detailed disclosure and the need for IT forensic experts, which eventually established that the claimant had not suffered any provable loss. The case settled in December 2024, which avoided a full hearing.
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Practice head
David Seals
Other key lawyers
Heather Love; Helen Boddy; Elizabeth Barrett