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Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

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Irwin Mitchell’s employment practice in Leeds combines technical strength with a sector-driven approach, particularly in the education, manufacturing, and retail spaces. The team supports a broad client base across both respondent and claimant work, offering expertise in large-scale settlement agreement projects and complex tribunal litigation. Jenny Arrowsmith heads the team, while Andy Boyde adds further depth, particularly on conflict resolution and strategic advisory work. Munisa Malik continues to lead the legal expenses insurance offering, recognised for her litigation experience.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Irwin Mitchell provide a professional but friendly, flexible service. Their lawyers are knowledgeable, up to date, efficient, and 'human' at the same time.'

  • ‘I've worked with the team at IM for a number of years, and have a longstanding relationship with Jenny Arrowsmith.. I have always found Jenny and the team very approachable, friendly, and professional, and their advice and guidance has always been solid, pragmatic and reliable, supported by examples, risk assessment and case law outcomes.'

  • ‘Very detailed and thorough advice.’

  • ‘Strong ability to build relationships.’

  • ‘Jenny Arrowsmith is an excellent advocate for IM - she is approachable, adaptable, extremely knowledgeable and really listens to our needs and can suggest key priorities that the sector requires update on. Jenny’s particular strength is her approachability, and realism. She isn’t ‘corporate’ in the sense of creating a barrier but is a professional who is friendly, listens and advises.'

Key clients

  • B Braun Limited
  • North Huddersfield Trust School
  • North Halifax Grammar School
  • Touchstone Leeds
  • Leeds Theatre Trust Ltd
  • Mercian Trust
  • Headway
  • Capita Business Services Ltd
  • The Association of Colleges
  • Services 4 Schools
  • Learners First School Partnership
  • Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Work highlights

Handled a settlement agreement project where the team advised multiple employees (over 140 people) on their settlement agreements against the same employer.
Supporting Headway - the Brain Injury Association with day-to-day HR and employment issues.

Practice head

Jenny Arrowsmith

Other key lawyers

Andy Boyde; Munisa Malik