Covering the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, ESP Solicitors offers established experience in the healthcare, retail, defence, and education sectors, and frequently represents clients in employment tribunals, with strong capabilities in handling discrimination and whistleblowing claims. The team is jointly steered by Nathan Millard, a key contact for employers from the health and education segments, and Lisa Harris, whose multi-faceted workload extends to Employment Tribunal and High Court Proceedings as well as TUPE transfers and reorganisations. Stephen Conlan left the firm in February 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team delivers exceptional employment law advisory services that are both commercially focused and practical while ensuring employers remain fully compliant with employment law.'
- 'Their emphasis on personal lawyer-client relationships ensures that the advice provided is tailored to the specific needs of each business. As a result, their service feels seamlessly integrated, akin to having an in-house legal team.’
‘The two dedicated legal advisors work closely with our business, providing bespoke, tailored guidance. Their ability to seamlessly manage multiple clients while making our relationship feel as if they are an integral part of our team is truly unique. They offer prompt and efficient advice via phone and email, consistently demonstrating a strong commercial approach—particularly within the complexities of our business framework.’
‘The balance of advice and employment law is perfect for us, they have a practical way of managing employee relations issues.'
‘Experienced, commercially aware legal advice. Our advisors have an understanding of your business and culture, and will factor this in to advice given.'
‘Experienced individuals with a depth and breadth of knowledge, who have worked in a commercial environment and are willing and able to quantify risks associated with available options. Great communication skills, they speak plain English and don't bombard you with theoretical legal principles, just sound advice that is tailored to your business. Provide a useful sounding board for discussing pro's and con's of more complex issues.’
Key clients
- MSI Reproductive Choices (formerly Marie Stopes)
- Konica Minolta PLC
- Macmillan Publishing
- Entain PLC
Work highlights
Advised Konica Minolta PLC on employment and HR requirements in the UK.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nathan Millard; Lisa Harris
Other key lawyers
James Davies