GA Solicitors harnesses strong expertise in the care and health sector, and is geared to advise clients on employment disciplinaries, grievances and terminations. The team also boasts a robust employment tribunal practice, representing both employers and employees in disability discrimination, rule 50 applications and unfair dismissal claims. Plymouth-based Robert Zacal heads the employment team, advising clients on TUPE transfers and restructurings, while associate Kayleigh Arthurs handles new damages-based agreement matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘GA Solicitors have consistently provided us with excellent quality and efficient employment support for our clients.’

  • ‘Their approachability and clear advice on every instruction makes them stand out, and nothing is too much trouble and no question is left unanswered. The turnaround of work is always efficient, and they appreciate urgency when raised.’

  • ‘I was lucky enough to be recommended Robert Zacal. He - and his colleagues - were outstanding. I had constant empathy, experience, wisdom and support from Robert and his partners.'

  • 'GA Solicitors had ‘market’ context, the view from both sides, knowledge of the other solicitors involved and access to/experience with additional support. I really felt I had the best legal support I could have wished for at all times.’
  • ‘Robert Zacal’s patience, empathy and wisdom in this case was far beyond what I think I would have had from anyone else - especially at such a senior level.'

  • 'Throughout, Robert Zacal made sure I knew what was happening, understood every implication (and hadn’t forgotten, as time progressed), and saw my case from a human perspective, too.'

Key clients

  • The PH Group Limited
  • Brittany Ferries (BAI (UK) Limited)
  • The Angel Foundation (God TV)
  • Morris Engineering Limited
  • Wolseley Community and Economic Development Trust
  • Peninsula Finance PLC
  • Toad Hall Cottages Limited
  • Aspen Waite Group
  • 4D Architects Studio Limited
  • Westcotts (SW) LLP
  • Mech Tech Professionals
  • Marchand Petit

Practice head

Robert Zacal

Other key lawyers

Kayleigh Arthurs