
Wilkin Chapman Rollits’ employment team, now one of the largest in the region, has continued to develop following the integration of the two well-regarded practices. Teresa Thomas leads the team, and has experience in a range of issues. While Ed Heppel remains a key figure, handling TUPE and complex restructuring work. Caroline Neadley has extensive experience in contentious and strategic matters, including discrimination claims and senior-level exits. The education sector remains a core focus, with the work led by Katie Davies and Tom Martin. Lucy Trynka and Nicola Evans are also noted for their contributions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ed Heppel provides clear and unambiguous legal advice. He appreciates the commercial and operational constraints faced by employers. The advice he provides is always realistic and he listens and takes into consideration the circumstances of the business at that particular point in time.'
- ‘The firm feels friendly and local but has significant expertise. We have needed to use them for several very challenging HR situations, and they have understood the challenges of dealing with these situations.'
Key clients
- GCA Domestic Limited
- Euro-Fit Systems Limited
Work highlights
Assisted CM Agriculture Limited and Poultry Handling Solutions Limited with obtaining favourable settlement terms in injunctive proceedings against an ex-employee who had mis-used personal information.
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Practice head
Teresa Thomas
Other key lawyers
Ed Heppel; Caroline Neadley; Katie Davies; Tom Martin; Lucy Trynka; Nicola Evans
