CMS has a breadth of experience across a number of sectors, and the team focuses on providing employment support on M&A and, working closely with the firm's corporate team, managing employment issues arising out of investments in portfolio companies. The group also has expertise in advising employers on the brink of insolvency. Tracey Marsden heads up the team and has particular expertise in managing employment issues arising out of equity transactions. Emma Sweetman closely works with the firm’s transactional teams and has developed expertise in TUPE matters in the context of business transfers, service provision changes and real estate transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘CMS are always readily available to assist and make time for urgent cases. I have worked with various members of the employment team, and their knowledge of the law and process is always exceptional.’
‘Tracey Marsden has always been great to work with, she puts great time in her cases and clearly cares about each of them.'
‘The practice has the best of a large law firm with the intimacy of a smaller firm.’
‘Tracey Marsden has extensive expertise and experience in employment law, successfully handling complex cases. She gives outstanding attention to prioritising my needs and providing personalised attention and solutions. Tracey adheres to the highest ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, and conducts herself with honesty and integrity.'
‘The team are approachable at all levels. They take the time to understand your issues and find the appropriate expert to assist. They are available to you when required and are responsive.’
'Emma Sweetman is helpful, engaging and down-to-earth.'
Key clients
- Agilio Software Bidco Limited and subsidiaries
- Forged Solutions Group Limited
- Great Portland Estates PLC
- Hazy Limited
- Guy’s & St Thomas Foundation Trust
- Incipio Group
- Rackham Housefloors Limited
- Sapphire Systems Limited
- St George PLC
- Solpro Group
Work highlights
- Advised Alix Partners and Hunter Boot Realisations on the sale of its intellectual property assets and stock.
- Acted for CFC Underwriting Limited, a specialist insurance provider of employment practices liability insurance, representing a number of its insureds in tribunal proceedings.
- Advised Spire Healthcare Group PLC on the employment aspects of its acquisition of mental and physical health services provider Vita Health Group Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Emma Sweetman
Practice head
Tracey Marsden
Other key lawyers
Emma Sweetman