Birmingham-based Elaine Huttley is now the national head of employment at Irwin Mitchell. Huttley is recommended for her employment advisory work and is experienced in complex corporate transactional matters. Donna Seferta leads the legal expense insurance team, which undertakes work that is funded by insurers for both employees and employers. Seferta has a particular focus on contentious matters and covers a wide variety of tribunal claims.
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‘The team have made a stressful situation much easier to deal with. The team has responded promptly with clear advice and a great deal of patience when I haven't understood the complexities of the legal system.’
‘Leanne Moretta has been supportive, clear and most importantly honest with me regarding funding available, how far it will stretch and their estimates on my reasonable chances of a successful outcome.’
‘Helpful and friendly staff, will do their best for their client, detailed and clear legal advice.’
- 'They offer suggestions of improvement and excellent guidance on complex situations and always listen intently to the expectations we have of each case.’
- 'The employment law team at IM that I work with are 100% responsive. I've always had the best accurate advice. I always have a sense of ease once we have communicated with each other.'
‘They are highly specialist in this area. They are always willing to work closely and drive towards best practices for the customer. They are always willing to consider new ways of working. ’
‘Leanne Moretta is really great to work with. She is approachable and always has time to discuss matters. Donna Serferta is also great. Both Leanne and Donna want to work towards making the service to customers as seamless as possible.’
Key clients
- AOC
- Costa
- Reconomy UK Limited
- ThyssenKrupp
- Arc Legal Assistance
- Gleeson Recruitment Group
- Correla
- Arrow Global
- Kroll Advisory
Work highlights
- Acting as the sole legal provider to provide employment law support to the Association of Colleges.
- Successfully represented Lyndon School in the Employment Tribunal in the defence of a claim pursued by a teacher who was dismissed for gross misconduct.
- Instructed by two leading insurers to represent and advise their clients in employment tribunals and contentious disputes.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Elaine Huttley
Other key lawyers
Donna Seferta; Leanne Moretta