The ‘strong public sector team’ at Brachers (Part of Lawfront) specialises in advising NHS trusts on a range of matters, including procurement issues, often assisting local authorities and education providers. Catherine Daw is noted for her expertise in handling employment matters for NHS trusts, including collective bargaining discussions and tribunal hearings. Daw leads the team alongside Ash Jilani, who is called upon by primary care providers to assist with the development or acquisition of new properties. Rounding out the leadership group is Colin Smith, who often advises on TUPE issues and redundancies, in addition to acting for clients before employment tribunals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Brachers has real expertise and deep experience in NHS employment cases. That expertise married to that experience makes them a formidable outfit.’
- ‘Catherine Daw is an exceptional lawyer. Principled, brave, super-bright and approachable. She ticks every single box. Abigail Brightwell is another excellent lawyer. Full of integrity, consistently high quality work delivered at pace. A class act.’
Key clients
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
Represented Sussex Partnership with NHS Foundation Trust and five senior individuals in respect of multiple employment tribunal complaints and Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeals, brought by a former employee.
Practice head
Catherine Daw; Ash Jilani; Colin Smith
Other key lawyers
Abigail Brightwell