Shoosmiths LLP’s Leeds employment team, led by Phil Crowe, works closely with national head Paul Stokey and advises on a range of contentious and advisory matters for clients across a variety of sectors. The team is known for its work on worker status disputes, gig economy claims, and equal pay litigation. Crowe has developed particular experience in defending group claims and advising on operational changes to reduce employment risk, while Stokey leads the wider national group and has significant experience in large-scale litigation.
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Key clients
- The Constellation Automotive Group
- Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC
- Boots PLC
- We Buy Any Car Limited
- Cinch Cars Limited
- Marshalls Motor Group
- Vaultex UK Limited
- Next PLC
- MyDentist Group Limited
- Canal & River Trust
- Commercial Estates Group Limited
Work highlights
Acting for a client specialising in vehicle logistics and inspection services in the ongoing defence of an approximately 900 claimant Employment Tribunal class action claiming “worker status”.
Deliver comprehensive support to Canal & River Trust, addressing a wide range of employment law matters.
Acting for Alliance Healthcare Management Service Limited, supporting the in-house legal and HR teams with general advice queries as well as successfully defending high-value ET claims.
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Practice head
Paul Stokey; Phil Crowe