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Wilsons

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Praised for its ‘depth of knowledge and strategic thinking’, Wilsons advises companies and individuals in a broad-range of matters relating to trade unions, data protection, TUPE transfers, as well as providing employment training for clients and assisting on corporate transactions. Anthony Edwards leads the team and has longstanding experience that covers the entire employment life cycle from recruitment to exit.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team understands the education sector and therefore the issues that schools face. The team is very reactive and always provides responses and solutions tailored to fit the school environment.’

  • ‘Depth of knowledge and strategic thinking have been instrumental in guiding us through complex legal matters. Their ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative solutions sets them apart. Plus their meticulous attention-to-detail and strong work ethic have consistently impressed me.'

  • ‘Flexible, knowledge and adaptable. Answer matters very quickly. Great on comms back and forward to us.’

  • ‘Sophia Zand and Natasha Letchford are also great in their communication, advice and ability to react quickly to the situation in hand. Understand schools exceptionally well and have a nuanced approach to difficult issues.’

  • ‘The employment team are extremely responsive and answer questions succinctly and helpfully.’

  • ‘They consistently provide professional, responsive, constructive and useful advice.’

  • ‘The practice is well-established and has good retention of their solicitors and associates, thereby allowing them to build relationships and ensure their clients have consistency.’

  • ‘Sophia Zand is professional, pragmatic, approachable, and provides calm and knowledgeable advice when dealing with complex matters. She takes time to discuss and understand the business and individuals within it and is incredibly supportive and enables her client to see the calm after the storm. Undoubtedly the best employment lawyer I have dealt with.’

Key clients

  • Gurr Johns International Limited
  • Wallgate Limited
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Benevolent Fund Limited
  • Foundation X
  • Charity A
  • Shareholders of Vessels Value
  • Daily Dose
  • Independent School D

Work highlights

  • Acted for the shareholders of VesselsValue Limited in the sale of the company to US company Veson Nautical, LLC.
  • Advised a foundation of five independent schools on defending and successfully settling an employee's discrimination claim and providing support in respect of an ongoing pay dispute with recognised trade unions.
  • Advised a charity on a number of employment matters, including the introduction of a salary exchange pension and benefits scheme, restructures and grievances concerning discrimination and equal pay claims.

Lawyers

Practice head

Anthony Edwards

Other key lawyers

Sophia Zand; Natasha Letchford