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Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

Torque Law LLP

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York-based boutique Torque Law LLP is led by Emma Whiting and Tiggy Clifford and focuses primarily on respondent-side work for employers, as well as advising board-level executives on exit strategies. Emma Cousins plays a key role in both contentious matters and the firm’s growing business immigration practice, while Rosie Cowling is increasingly involved in compliance work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Emma Whiting is an excellent lawyer. I think the Torque brand and approach is excellent, and I have no hesitation referring individuals to them.’

  • ‘Excellent personal service; responsive, knowledgeable, up to date with legislation changes, honest, clear, concise and solid advice on all matters based on the work done for me.'

  • ‘Emma Whiting is my go to employment solicitor. No question or challenge is too big or small. She cuts through typical solicitor language, making things easy to understand and implement. Highly valued.’

  • ‘Small, agile team made up of lawyers who built their careers in a major law firm environment, but now leverage that considerable experience on a boutique platform.’

  • ‘Emma Whiting - super-knowledgeable and prepared to speak 'truth to power'.’

  • ‘The team shows exceptional attention to detail and in terms of employment advice their knowledge and skills are first rate, providing excellent support on a timely basis.’

Key clients

  • VetPartners
  • Leeds Bradford Airport
  • Virgin Active
  • Castle Employment
  • UPM Raflatac
  • Yoto
  • DXW Ltd
  • Vida Bank
  • York College
  • Chapter of York
  • North Yorkshire Council
  • Former CEO of Elida Beauty

Work highlights

Advised global fitness and wellbeing brand, Virgin Active, on the successful defence of six Employment Tribunal claims.
Advised VetPartners on high-risk and time critical employment matters arising in UK group veterinary practices.
Advised a leading, global, multi-category consumer goods company in intensive litigation proceedings for breach of contract.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Tom Watkins

Practice head

Emma Whiting; Tiggy Clifford

Other key lawyers

Emma Cousins; Rosie Cowling