They provide advice which is pragmatic, highlighting any business and legal risk, but finding solutions that support our organisation and are in line with our culture.
The team is composed of highly skilled professionals with deep expertise in their respective fields. Their ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and insight is unparalleled. The team’s prompt and proactive communication is highly valued. They are always available to address concerns and provide updates, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the legal process. The team is forward-thinking, constantly seeking innovative solutions to legal challenges.
They are a forward-thinking and client-focused firm that consistently delivers high-quality legal services. Their innovative practices and commitment to excellence make them a top choice for anyone seeking legal representation. They enhance the client experience, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
Michelmores’ practice stands out for its exceptional commitment to client service. It is distinguished by its deep expertise across a broad range of legal areas, combined with a personalised approach to each client’s needs. The team at Michelmores is composed of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are not only knowledgeable but also approachable and responsive. I would like to mention Lynsey Blyth and James Baker, who are always available and always provide accurate advice, highlighting the risks and help with the action plan.
The Michelmores team is very capable of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters and has provided us with practical guidance to navigate such matters.
Michelmores has found the advice given to be extremely insightful, articulate and practical. It adds an extraordinary amount of value to the areas which we have asked it to advise on.
The employment team that we work with at Michelmores are well-versed in the law, providing practical legal guidance tailored to the specific needs of our business and workforce.
Available whenever a crisis hits, not just during office hours and not only ‘with reasonable notice’. A varied team that together cover a broad and interconnected understanding of all elements of employment law across each sector. They learn from each other and their collective experiences, and they help us to learn and grow as employers too.
Michelmores offer great service levels – they’re always very clear on how long things will take to turn around and never fail to deliver.
Comprehensive HR & employment law support for employers
We support employers across all sectors, as they face their greatest challenges – especially in cases involving media scrutiny in highly unionised and litigious environments, where legislative uncertainty and organisational change compound pressures.
With a focus on lasting relationships and innovative solutions, we work as an expert extension to in-house HR functions, providing reassurance and guidance in difficult, time-sensitive cases involving issues such as complex discrimination claims and whistleblowing investigations.
Our clients rely on our support during complex multi-faceted investigations; large-scale restructuring; the various forms of TUPE; insolvency implications for employees industrial actions and employment tribunals / civil court enforcement actions.
Tailored teams for complex employment law challenges
Working closely with our immigration, commercial and court dispute resolution specialists, we help businesses from SMEs to PLCs local authorities, government departments, and third-sector organisations to achieve excellent outcomes in complex employment disputes.
Expert immigration support means employers can navigate the ever-changing UK immigration system, while our extended international network enables us to assist those operating in different jurisdictions around the world.
Comprehensive, commercial and collaborative, our HR & Employment team for employers is built to meet the exacting demands of modern business. We are a highly responsive, efficient and dedicated team, that provides strategic options, communicated concisely, taking account of your organisation’s best interests and broader aims.
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Recent experience
Advising a national plc book publishing company on a substantial group restructuring and the outsourcing of its book distribution business.
Advising a national retailer on the replacement of its existing employee group pension scheme with a new group scheme.
Advising a regional Health Care Trust in the defence of the two highly sensitive multiple whistleblowing claims brought by two senior managers, which attracted national press coverage.
Acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health in the defence of multiple party proceedings for claims of discrimination, victimisation, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal.
Acting in the defence of claims for unfair dismissal and age discrimination brought against a Local Authority Partnership relating to the dismissal of an employee arising from the merger of two local authorities into a shared services partnership.
Acting for a London Borough in the defence of multiple complex claims brought by an employee for unfair dismissal, discrimination and alleged detriments arising from flexible working and dependency leave entitlements.
Advising a national insolvency practice in relation to the firm-wide restructuring of their five UK offices, involving board level strategic advice and complex collective staff consultation issues.
