Field Seymour Parkes LLP‘s client roster includes national and international employers from industries such as technology, logistics, and automotive, as well as senior executives. In contentious matters, the team frequently collaborates with the firm’s dedicated dispute resolution expert, while also being well equipped to support M&A deals with employment expertise. The group is headed by Katie Burley, who is recommended for discrimination-related employment tribunal proceedings. Ian Machray’s recent workload includes advice on redundancy issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is very client focussed. They take the time to understand the need and the context.'
‘Genuine desire to understand the business need. They are very focused on the practical outcome. Always bringing us to the right person to deal with the essence of our query. Their responses are always prompt and pertinent and given in a genuine spirit of partnership.’
‘Excellent multidiscipline law firm with great depth of experience, client friendly approach and efficient handling of my needs.’
‘Personable, knowledgeable and experienced team members.'
‘We have been a client of FSP for some time and have always felt supported and understood by the practice. They have provided exceptional advice and guidance when we have required it, and have been readily available for calls and meetings in person as requested. We have an excellent relationship with our contacts there and our communications are quick and efficient but also personable and human.’
‘Personable and reassuring communication. We have felt fully supported and able to reach out for guidance without judgement. We have been provided invaluable support and are very happy with the service provided. We would like to mention Ian Machray and David Clay in particular as providing stand-out support to our business.’
Key clients
- Whistl UK Limited
- Superbowl UK
- North Tech
- The Clearway Group
- Reading Football Club
- Xeretec Office Systems
- Hansford Sensors
- Static Control
- HR Wallingford
- Operational Solutions
Work highlights
Advised Static Control on the closure of their UK warehouse premises and their relocation to Poland, including collective and individual redundancy consultation with the workforce representatives.
Advised the Shareholders of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants Limited and ACF Holdings Limited on the employment implications of the sale of their insurance business to the Jensten Group.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Katie Burley
Other key lawyers
Ian Machray; David Clay