Trowers & Hamlins LLP has broad sector expertise across housing, local government and education. It is also recommended for its work in other areas such as logistics, charity, care, construction and development. Rebecca McGuirk has a wealth of experience advising global, national and regional private sector clients, registered providers and care providers. Other key clients include charities and local authorities. McGuirk routinely advises on issues involving strikes, TUPE and the ‘exiting’ of senior/difficult employees.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent service. Feel like a valued customer. Always offering to go the extra mile. Very straightforward to deal with. Take the time to get to know your business.’
‘Rebecca McGuirk – always creative in finding solutions that fit our organisation. Great to work with – feels like an extension of our team. A trusted adviser, always clear, friendly and fair. ’
‘They are professional while being friendly and approachable and enjoyable to do business with. Beyond specific employment-related advice, they bring significant added value from their broader client work and sector expertise.'
‘Rebecca McGuirk is a joy to work with. Expert in her field, quick to grapple the issues at hand and great at providing clear and balanced advice. Rebecca is always exceptionally approachable, friendly with fantastic people skills.’
‘Personalisation and dynamism make this firm distinctive.’
‘Rebeccca McGuirk is an exceptional practitioner – we couldn’t fault any part of her service. She is responsive, sensitive and considered.’
- 'The team are always very engaging, efficient and provide pragmatic advice. They are always available to discuss the case both individually and collectively and provide options as well as solutions.'
- 'Rebecca McGuirk is excellent. The advice she provides is concise, pragmatic and ensures that we can plan accordingly in both our overall employment planning and also those cases we are defending.'
Key clients
- Walsall Housing Group Limited
- CORE Education Trust
- Wolverhampton Homes Limited
- Rugby Borough Council
- Longhurst Group Limited
- Midland Heart Limited
- Specialist Computer Centres plc
- Risedale Estates Limited
- Bournville Village Trust
- believe Housing
Work highlights
- Provides HR and employment support to Walsall Housing Group.
- Continues to support CORE Education Trust in its HR and employment issues.
- Provides support to Wolverhampton Homes in its HR matters.
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Rebecca McGuirk