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Torque Law LLP
2 Maple House
Northminster Business Park
Upper Poppleton
YO26 6QW
England

Email firm Visit website 01904 520160

Employment > Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Tier 4

Torque Law LLP has niche expertise in executive departures, advising both high-profile executives and employers on the relevant issues, both regionally and nationally, from York. Practice head Emma Whiting employs her ‘top-class, pragmatic perspective' to these mandates, and has worked for notable employers on a number of contentious matters, including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. Tiggy Clifford handles a similar caseload, working across senior-level departures and contentious mandates.

Practice head(s):

Emma Whiting; Tiggy Clifford

Testimonials

‘Attention to detail and tailoring the advice in a very personal way.’

‘Their commitment is breath-taking. Also, their levels of empathy and understanding for the challenges and injustices being faced have been a fantastic support for us. The team are there for you and each other no matter what.’

‘Excellent level of partner service and practical advice.’

‘Tiggy Clifford was practical and pragmatic, and crunched through to the key points quickly and without over labouring the minor ones.’

‘The Torque team comes with big-firm experience, but from an agile, personalised and highly cost-efficient platform.‘

‘Emma Whiting has masses of experience acting for both corporates as well as individuals, so is able to bring a top-class and pragmatic perspective to issues which can quickly become intractable.‘

‘As a boutique specialist practice, Torque is a standout in the employment law field. Both Tiggy Clifford and Emma Whiting are well-respected and extremely knowledgeable in the area of employment law and have a great following. The firm is pragmatic and looks at ways of problem solving outside litigation which appeals to me as a fan of ADR and workplace mediation.’

‘A highly personable team who are always on hand to help. There is a real sense of a personal touch to the way Torque support and engage.’

Key clients

Alvar Financial Services Limited

David Pelter

Anglo American Woodsmith Limited

Sofina Foods

Emerald Publishing Group

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Greenray Turbine Solutions

Bartoline Limited

Stage One Creative Services Limited

York Racecourse

Northpoint Wellbeing Limited

Belmont Green Finance Limited

Work highlights

Acted for David Pelter in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in relation to a high-profile direct age discrimination claim regarding the cessation of PHI benefits.
Defended Alvar Financial Services Limited successfully in an application for interim relief brought by a former employee against.

Founded in 2016, Torque Law quickly became a highly regarded multi award-winning practice.

Rated in the top 3% of all ranked law firms for client satisfaction by Legal500, Torque Law is seen by their national client base as “a real challenger brand” delivering city firm expertise with a people-centric way of working.

Torque Law, now Yorkshire’s leading niche employment law practice but with a national reach, has been been carefully built around clients’ needs, developed with client insight, and grown by client referrals.

Whether advising on day-to-day HR issues or high stakes Employment Tribunal claims, this innovative firm is recognised as a challenger brand by General Counsel and sophisticated purchasers of employment legal services.

Torque Law’s team of high calibre lawyers don’t just offer excellent technical expertise, they work collaboratively to become their client’ strategic sounding board, using their deep understanding of their objectives and employment law to deliver truly exceptional client service at every touchpoint.

They help their clients to get clarity on complex employment law issues and guide them towards the best outcome.

Torque Law are committed to ensuring HR teams, General Counsel and line managers are supported to protect the organisations they work for and plan training events to increase confidence around handling employment issues proactively.

Torque Law also have an established reputation in advising board level senior executives on sensitive employment law matters. From contract negotiations and boardroom disputes to exit packages via settlement agreements, Torque ensure the best personal and professional outcome as efficiently as possible.

Clients say:

“We demand a lot and Torque Law delivers”

“Head and shoulders above the rest”

“Easily outstanding”

“Their commitment is breathtaking”

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Employment	Emma Whiting	emma.whiting@torquelaw.co.uk	01904 437682
Employment	Tiggy Clifford	tiggy.clifford@torquelaw.co.uk	01904 437681
Employment	Emma Cousins	emma.cousins@torquelaw.co.uk	01904 437686
Employment	Laura Gillhespy	laura.gillhespy@torquelaw.co.uk	01904 437685
Employment	Rosie Cowling	rosie.cowling@torquelaw.co.uk	01904 437687
Employment	Tori Jackson	tori.jackson@torquelaw.co.uk	01904 437680

Employment Team

York, England

01904 437680

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Name	Position	Profile
Tiggy Clifford	Tiggy is a trusted employment solicitor and co-founder of multi award-winning employment…	View Profile
Emma Cousins	Emma is a Senior Associate at Torque Law. She is experienced in…	View Profile
Rosie Cowling	Rosie is an Associate at Torque Law and an experienced and personable…	View Profile
Laura Gillhespy	Laura is an Associate and specialist employment law solicitor at Torque Law.…	View Profile
Tori Jackson	Tori is a Consultant employment law solicitor at Torque Law. Tori is…	View Profile
Emma Whiting	Emma is a trusted employment solicitor and co-founder of multi award-winning employment…	View Profile