Boyes Turner enjoys an esteemed reputation across the tech, leisure and hospitality sectors, and is regularly engaged by a varied client roster, including both start-ups and global companies in a range of high stakes mandates. ‘Standout’ Andrew Whiteaker spearheads the practice, advising international clients across complex strategic mandates, as well as day-to-day support. Barry Stanton regularly advises global medical devices companies, manufacturers and technology businesses on a varied range of issues, while ’very knowledgeable’ and ‘pragmatic’ Helen Goss leads the leisure and hospitality sector across the firm. Claire Taylor-Evans’s expertise includes employment law and corporate immigration.
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Testimonials
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‘The BT team are knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. They ensure that the right level of fee earner is allocated to a matter.’
‘Andy Whiteaker is a standout partner at BT. He is a much-valued go-to for our tricky questions and is always very responsive. Through his easy going, approachable and pragmatic style, he has become a trusted member of our team.'
'Helen Goss is very knowledgeable, experienced and a pleasure to work with. She has a pragmatic approach which is appreciated.’
‘The team are very experienced and give good balanced advice. They are flexible in their approach and will conduct calls out of hours in extreme urgent circumstances.'
- 'As a company they really try to understand the culture of our organisation and this really adds value when giving advice. I highly recommend Boyes Turner.'
‘Barry Stanton and Andrew Whiteaker are my go-to individuals. They are very approachable and really understand our business and culture. The quality of their advice and their specialist knowledge is fantastic.
- They are really quick at responding and always keep us informed should there be a delay in any responses. They are solutions orientated and will give practical, balanced advice.’
‘The team are very responsive, efficient, and provide the most appropriate commercial solutions.’
Key clients
- Becton Dickinson UK Ltd
- Porsche
- Zimmer
- Frasers Hospitality
- Unifirst Corporation
- Homegrown Hotels
- ANDigital
- Hanson
- Broadcom
- Civil Aviation Authority
Work highlights
- Acting as outsourced in-house counsel for Broadcom.
- Acted successfully for a luxury hotel group on a significant unconscious bias claim by an individual made redundant during the pandemic.
- Provided urgent advice to a client who was being asked, on an interim basis, to take on an outsourcing of staff from an outgoing care provider to a new care provider.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Andrew Whiteaker
Other key lawyers
Barry Stanton; Helen Goss; Claire Taylor-Evans