At Aaron & Partners LLP, Chester-based Helen Watson and Shrewsbury-based Ben Mason co-head the practice. Mason has a specific focus on the financial, IT, manufacturing, care and sports sectors. He covers contentious and non-contentious matters, regularly supported by senior associate Jennifer Gibson. These include complicated employment tribunal claims, employment-related issues in corporate transactions, complex restructurings, collective redundancy procedures and senior-level exits.
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'Their professionalism as a team gives us confidence to make difficult decisions in the workplace. The team return calls quickly and their billing system allocates a listing of times spent on each case. ’
‘Jenny Gibson's down-to-earth approach is invaluable. She guides us and points out pitfalls. Ben Mason was equally easy to work with, his pragmatic approach has helped us on numerous occasions.'
‘Ben Mason is informative and quick to react to queries.'
‘Jennifer Gibson and her team are engaging, friendly and thorough. Always quick to respond, even out-of-hours, and supportive of our needs.’
‘They are attentive, take the time to discuss, and we ask a lot of questions because we are not at all familiar with legal practices and processes in the UK. We have two main contacts, and each of them is always equally well-informed, which deepens the feeling of being very well supported.’
'Easy to talk to and advice is clear and specific.'
- 'Aaron & Partners are very efficient and quick to respond to queries. They have always been pragmatic and are able to combine excellent legal advice with a strong commercial understanding.'
- 'Ben Mason offered balanced advice and excellent overall value for money.'
Key clients
- Field Studies Council
- Hoshizaki Europe Limited
- AXYZ Automation (UK) Limited
- AP Wireless UK Limited
- Peter Posh Limited
- Roche Systems Limited
- Springcare Limited
- Carey Glass Chester
- Signs Now UK Limited
Work highlights
Ben Mason was instructed by a senior-level employee employed by a global healthcare and pharmaceutical company who was being ostracised by her new manager and forced out of the business. The team managed to obtain a settlement of in excess of £300,000 and a payment of legal fees of £4,500 plus VAT.
Successfully advised a client in relation to a complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claim made by a former employee.
Advised an individual selling his shares to an employee ownership trust.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Helen Watson; Ben Mason
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Gibson