Harrison Clark Rickerbys excels across the entire spectrum of employment law, advising SMEs, globally active companies, and individuals. Further to the practice providing corporate support relating to insolvency and M&A in particular, the team has a vibrant standalone employment practice handling complex disputes, exit negotiations, and restrictive covenants. Rachel Roberts leads the team and also acts as deputy head for the firm’s national employment practice; she is well-versed in dealing with TUPE matters, tribunal litigations, and restructurings. Whistleblowing and trade union disputes form part of Catherine Mitchell‘s longstanding experience in this field. Rowena Kay is also a name to note.
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‘This team always provides valuable advice which is clear and concise.’
‘Responsive, attentive, common-sensical, commercial and clear. Loyal and mutual.’
‘Catherine Mitchell understands our business, possesses excellent communication skills, expertise, delivers results and has a very high customer service level.’
‘Commercially-minded, tactical thinkers, but very user-friendly. Their lay clients have total confidence in their work product.’
‘The employment team at HCR is absolutely fantastic. They are always on hand to assist with matters, no matter how big or how small, and give responses without the jargon making their advice as easy to understand and implement as possible.’
‘Rachel Roberts is incredible. She is so understanding and provides a service that doesn't send you around the houses, unsure of what to do next. Her direct, but friendly and supportive approach is amazing.’
Key clients
- Workshop Group Limited
- Carmuge
- Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited
- Direct Wines Limited
- SPTS Technologies Limited
- Wiltshire Citizens Advice Bureaux
- Weston College
- South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
- Safran UK limited
- Ruroc Limited
Work highlights
- Provided Pertemps with comprehensive legal advice relating TUPE queries, holiday pay issues, and agency worker regulations issues.
- Advised Direct Wines Limited on employee relations and restructuring matters, with a significant piece of advice on wage calculations and working time.
- Advised on the employment aspects of a London-based sale.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rachel Roberts
Other key lawyers
Catherine Mitchell; Rowena Kay; Ellis Walby