The employment team at Clarke Willmott LLP is distinguished by its in-depth sector expertise across a wide range of industries, notably retail, manufacturing, agriculture, education and sport. Sharon Latham leads the team in Bristol, harnessing more than three decades of experience to advise clients in insolvencies, senior and board level disputes, TUPE and redundancies. Sports sector specialist Tim Copplestone represents leading athletes and international sports agencies in high-profile tribunal litigation and regulatory employment disputes. Senior associate Sarah MacLarty is another key contact for sport employment law, and represents retail and education sector clients in discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'I'm always able to speak with someone from the team when I need to. They take the time to understand the situation and provide excellent advice that is not only legally compliant but also assesses the commercial risk.'
- 'Everyone I speak to is personable, approachable and gives guidance in plain English. They also take the time to understand what we need and tailor their advice accordingly, providing more guidance where needed.'
Key clients
- M+W Group
- Delta Consulting Group Inc
- AB Dynamics PLC
- Exyte Hargreaves Limited
- Exyte Northern Europe (UK) Limited
- Exyte UK Limited
- Evergreen Garden Care Limited
- Omniplex NI Limited
- Employees of Royal Mail
- Anthony Best Dynamics Limited
- The Rugby Players’ Association
- Wasserman
Work highlights
Advising on the termination of workforce members of a very large national employer.
Advising international specialist transport company AB Dynamics on the entire group’s employment documentation.
Representing the Rugby Players Association and the insolvent Premiership rugby playing squads for the teams Wasps, Worcester and London Irish on their protective award claims in the Employment Tribunal, securing the maximum compensation award for the players.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Marc Long; Sharon Latham
Other key lawyers
Tim Copplestone; Sarah MacLarty