Well versed in handling matters with cross-border elements, Clarkslegal LLP excels in employment litigation, advice on restructurings and HR matters. Supporting senior executives with topics such as exit negotiations and discrimination is another focus of the team, which is led by Helen Beech, a key contact for change programmes, industrial relations matters, and settlement packages. Monica Atwal‘s specialisms include immigration matters, and mandates related to sex discrimination and equal pay. Michael Sippitt is lauded for his wealth of experience in industrial disputes. Katie Glendinning joined the team in November 2024 from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘A very likeable and approachable team of individuals with a foundation of technical excellence. ’
‘Katie Glendinning is an excellent solicitor - detailed, efficient, and responsive. I have worked with Katie on many cases over the years and her approach to her cases is always superb. ’
‘A specialist firm with London quality and a diverse range of experienced lawyers. Top quality employment law services.’
‘Monica Atwal - an innovative and clever lawyer who fearlessly pursues cases for her clients.'
- 'Katie Glendenning is a charming and astute employment specialist who is switched on. She is great to deal with and very competent.’
‘ClarksLegal have advised us through many different scenarios that we have encountered. They provide proactive information on law changes and have become an essential partner to our business and are able to advise on all aspects of employment, lease renewal, immigration and company law that we have come across.
Key clients
- CBI
- Delaware North Companies
- Reading Transport Ltd
- Imerys Minerals Ltd
- Pacific Life
- Angle Plc
- Poundland
- News UK & Ireland Ltd
- Tetra Tech
- Cab Automotive Ltd
- Legends International
- Lumen Technologies
Work highlights
Advised Pacific Life's UK operations on compliance and terminations, as well as assisting with an international restructuring impacting seven countries globally.
Advised Lumen Technologies UK Limited on the employment aspects of a major business transformation programme, including advising the HR and legal teams in both the UK and US on collective consultations and redundancy processes.
Advised Delaware North group, a global food services company on amendments to employment contracts and policies, including in connection with casual workers and TUPE transfers, as well as assisting with cross-jurisdictional issues connected to gender pay reporting, ethnic pay gap reporting and data protection.
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Practice head
Helen Beech
Other key lawyers
Monica Atwal; Michael Sippitt; Louise Keenan; Caroline Lendrum