Boyes Turner is equipped to support clients with redundancy programmes, TUPE, and high level exits, with the team offering a track record in mandates with cross-border elements. Noteworthy is the team’s established experience in the hospitality and technology sectors, as well as its capabilities in the field of HR advice. Leading the department, Andrew Whiteaker is a port of call for the firm’s international clients, with his portfolio extending to advice on collective pay negotiations, industrial actions, and internal investigations related to discrimination accusations. Instructions from the leisure and hospitality sector frequently fall within Helen Goss‘ remit, while Claire Taylor-Evans’ practice extends to senior executive terminations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Friendly, approachable, easy to work with, willingness to help and be flexible.’
‘Andrew Whitaker is excellent, responsive, knowledgeable, and part of our team. He provides pragmatic advice, and understands our business.’
'Helen Goss stands out in giving pragmatic, helpful advice that we look for.'
'The team has a very commercial approach, perfectly balancing compliance with business objectives.'
'Claire Taylor-Evans consistently delivers excellent advice that is to the point and in consideration of business objectives.'
'I like that the advice that is provided is practical and relevant to the situation in hand.'
'The team are easy to talk to, and are incredibly responsive.'
'Helen Goss is particularly knowledgeable, she partners with us to resolve, is easy to comprehend and just a lovely person to do business with, we would not go anywhere else.'
Key clients
- Becton Dickinson UK Limited
- Zimmer Biomet Group
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Porsche Group
- Hanson
- Frasers Hospitality (Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Group)
- Maybourne and Dorchester
- Synamedia
- CIFAS
- Limewood Group
Work highlights
Advised and assisted Zimmer Biomet on the proposal to close their manufacturing plant in South Wales and resulting collective redundancies.
Advised Origin Enterprises plc on all employment law elements of the acquisition of specialist ecology business Brooks Ecological Ltd.
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.
Practice head
Andrew Whiteaker
Other key lawyers
Helen Goss; Claire Taylor-Evans