Kitson Boyce LLP’s employment team offers advice in various sectors, including the care, construction, manufacturing and charity spaces. The team works across contentious and non-contentious matters, including TUPE transfers, senior and employee exits, restructurings, redundancies, and tribunal disputes such as discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims. Jayme Nicholson heads the team and has extensive experience advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, with Rory Wakeling supporting on major tribunal claims.
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- We have built great relationships with one partner, Rory Wakeling, in particular, and trust the advice he provides. He takes the time to understand our business and give practical, straightforward guidance.
- What makes this firm stand out is the strong relationship it builds with its clients. As a local firm, it has supported us really well through some challenging times and has always been available when we needed advice. Its key strength is the quality of its people. Compared with other firms, it feels more personal and approachable. We value its responsiveness, reliability, and the confidence it gives us when dealing with important matters.
- We had an excellent experience with this firm from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and highly responsive throughout the process. We would highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking reliable and professional legal support.
- I valued their sound judgement and practical advice. I had 100% confidence in the advice they provided. They felt like people you could rely on, not just technically strong lawyers, which makes a real difference in employment matters.
- What makes this practice stand out is how easy and reassuring they are to deal with. They’re clearly very knowledgeable, but they explain things plainly and focus on what actually matters, rather than overcomplicating issues. The team is responsive, practical, and thoughtful, especially when handling sensitive situations. You feel supported throughout, not just advised. It’s clear they care about getting the right outcome, not just giving legal answers.
- Rhodri Davey has worked closely with the local authority for some time and gives professional, concise, and direct advice with alternative routes where possible.
- Jayme Nicholson is my primary contact, and while I am aware of other competitors, I will always look to Jayme in the first instance as she has an extraordinary ability to understand the core of the issue and provide solutions and recommendations with a simple-to-understand approach.
- The people within the team are very knowledgeable and always happy to discuss a potential issue without feeling you are 'on the clock' or taking them away from something more important.
- Rory Wakeling is exceptional; he is knowledgeable, approachable, informed, professional, calm, and efficient. He is particularly skilled at negotiating positive routes through difficult issues.
- Kitson Boyce has an exceptional Employment Law team that works across a wide range of sectors. They are responsive, efficient, and effective. They have a deep understanding of both employment law and people.
Key clients
- Guild of Construction Workers Limited
- Braddicks Leisure Limited
- Armada Investments Limited
- Kilnbridge Construction Services Limited
- Paramount 21 Limited
- Trucksmith Limited
Work highlights
Advised a national construction employment business in relation to a variety of claims against it.
Advised on the employment aspects of a multimillion sale of a group of care homes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jayme Nicholson
Other key lawyers
Rory Wakeling; Rhodrith Davey