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Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

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Devonshires Solicitors LLP

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Devonshires Solicitors LLP‘s employment team is led by Kirsty Thompson in Leeds, and the practice is best known for its work in the social housing and regulated sectors, often handling matters with a governance or reputational dimension. Thompson regularly advises on TUPE, sensitive internal investigations, and senior executive exits. The team also supports clients with employment litigation and strategic HR advisory work, with a strong presence across both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I've worked with Kirsty Thompson and she is exceptional! We worked on some complex issues and she never made me feel like the questions I was asking were silly - she took the time to listen, provide feedback and explain in easy to understand terms. It's a real pleasure working with her. She's an incredible asset to Devonshires!’

  • 'Kirsty Thompson in particular is great at providing comprehensive practical advice and guidance that enables us to take quick and decisive action.'

  • 'Kirsty Thompson has provided us with invaluable legal advice and support. I've been impressed with how quickly she absorbs information, her pragmatic approach and the speed she has responded to our requests. I would highly recommend Kirsty.'

  • 'They offer consistently reliable advice. They are able to pick out the key issues in a debrief and guide us on the risks and key considerations. They offer solutions across the spectrum, and guide us in terms of our risk appetite.'

Key clients

  • Sage Housing Limited
  • One Manchester Limited
  • Aspire Housing
  • Poplar HARCA
  • Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
  • Home Group Limited

Work highlights

Advised two large social housing providers on equal pay risks arising from their merger.
Advised on the introduction of, and framework for, a retention payment scheme for business critical employees in a regulated sector.
Advised on the staffing implications of a client’s decision not to retender for services it was providing, and the processes to be followed, in circumstances where it was known that the contracting authority was going to recommission the services across multiple lots and providers.

Practice head

Kirsty Thompson