Wilkin Chapman Rollits’ employment team, now one of the largest in the region, has continued to develop following the integration of the two well-regarded practices. Oliver Tasker, head of the team, advises on a broad range of employment matters, with particular experience in the food sector, while Ed Heppel remains a key figure, handling TUPE and complex restructuring work. Teresa Thomas and Caroline Neadley both have extensive experience in contentious and strategic matters, including discrimination claims and senior-level exits. The education sector remains a core focus, with the work led by Katie Davies and Tom Martin. Lucy Trynka and Nicola Evans are also noted for their contributions.
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Testimonials
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‘Just excellent service and communication.’
‘They did a great job, they were available when ever we needed them and they navigated a sensitive issue extremely well.’
‘I dealt with Ed Heppel. Ed was excellent, not only in his advice but in the way he gave it. His interventions allowed our Board to reach the right decision without it becoming a battle between board members. His calmness, clarity and "political awareness were excellent.’
‘This practice works well as a Team to effectively support their clients.'
‘Ed Heppel provides clear and unambiguous legal advice. He appreciates the commercial and operational constraints faced by employers. The advice he provides is always realistic and he listens and takes into consideration the circumstances of the business at that particular point in time.'
‘Friendly, flexible, professional and extremely knowledgeable on any given topic.’
Key clients
- GCA Domestic Limited
- Euro-Fit Systems Limited
- Hilldales Residential Care Home Limited
- RMS Trent Ports Limited
- The Publishing Foundry Limited
- T Soanes & Son (Poultry) Limited
Work highlights
Assisted CM Agriculture Limited and Poultry Handling Solutions Limited with obtaining favourable settlement terms in injunctive proceedings against an ex-employee who had mis-used personal information.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Oliver Tasker
Other key lawyers
Ed Heppel; Teresa Thomas; Caroline Neadley; Katie Davies; Tom Martin; Lucy Trynka; Nicola Evans