‘Excellent employment team with a wealth of experience in local government.’

‘Sarah Lamont is an excellent employment lawyer who really understands the challenges of local government and the issues that local government lawyers face. Her advice is always spot on.’

‘The team has a down-to-earth and human touch to their work. They always make us feel supported and that our work matters to them.’

‘Rachel Newman is one of the most intelligent lawyers I’ve worked with. Not only can she see a way through complicated legal issues, but her ability to engage with even the most tricky of opponents with positivity ensures great outcomes.’

‘James Gutteridge is pragmatic and user-friendly. He understands the sector and understands us as a client, including risk appetite.’

‘Bevan Brittan always provide timely and efficient legal advice to matters whenever they arise.’

‘Individuals within Bevan Brittan are always professional, efficient and knowledgeable about the advice they are providing and have expertise in health-related industries.’

‘Agility, responsiveness and good technical abilities. The team is truly business-oriented.’

‘A highly capable employment team with great depth of experience. Pragmatic, innovative and focused on delivering solutions, the Burges Salmon employment team has embedded itself into our business for well over a decade and is recognised as a true extension of the internal labour law team. A real business partner.’

‘A fantastic employment team embedding client-focused acumen into expertise on the law.’

‘One of the best employment teams in the country; they are at the top of their game. Adrian Martin leads by example. There is strength and depth to the team, and a never-ending crop of new talent coming up the ranks.’

‘Adrian Martin is a visionary leader developing a supportive culture.’

‘In our dealings with the team, I have found the tone of advice to compare very favourably with other firms. While comprehensive and pragmatic, it has been appreciated that substantive advice takes a view on a potential issue, rather than merely providing hypothetical risks.’

‘The individuals are appreciated primarily for their ability to understand the commercial drivers behind decisions and the human, as well as the business aspect to all advice.’

‘All of the team invests time in knowing the business and the individuals who are commissioning them.’

‘Practical, pragmatic partnership. Very prompt with service and responsive to situations.’

‘Stuart McBride has been a long-term partner and understands the approach to risk that the business has and can present various options to support a practical conclusion. Understands working with both American firms and private equity.’

‘The team is very client-focused and responsive to all our needs. They provide robust and commercially-balanced advice. They are fun and easy to work with.’

‘I particularly enjoy working with Stuart McBride, Alison Cameron and Sarah Skeen for their calm and practical advice on all areas of employment.’

‘They are responsive, available, commercial in approach and interact in a friendly and professional way.’

‘It is a pleasure to recommend TLT’s employment practice with confidence. You will receive dependable and understandable advice and, where called for, a sound risk-based opinion. Our relationship with TLT’s employment practice dates back more than 20 years and we haven’t been let down yet!’

‘We are happy to engage with anyone in the TLT employment practice but Sarah Skeen stands out for the way she skilfully unpicks complex cases, adeptly identifies critical issues and maps the way forward in a jargon-free and pragmatic fashion.’

‘Alison Cameron is great to work with, always taking a collaborative line with her client, always commercially aware, always looking at what’s thrown at her in a no-nonsense manner, and always with a few laughs along the way!’

‘A highly professional yet friendly and down-to-earth team which dedicates time to really getting to know clients and supporting their objectives, including by undertaking fundraising and charity work.’

‘Hayley Marles is a delight to work with and very knowledgeable about her clients.’

‘The team are all very personable and down-to-earth, and give no-nonsense, easy to understand advice. Clients appreciate their straightforward and user-friendly approach.’

‘Lorna Hughes handled a complex case involving parallel proceedings in the County Court and Employment Tribunal. Lorna was on top of the key issues in the case, and the effect of having parallel proceedings. She dealt with a difficult opponent very well.’

‘Stephen Moore’s team is exceptional. They are among the best employment practitioners in Bristol and they have an impressive client list.’

‘Hayley Marles is an excellent employment lawyer. She’s down-to-earth and exercises good commercial judgment. Lorna Hughes is also a safe pair of hands for employment advice.’

‘Hayley Marles is very dedicated to her clients and has great knowledge of the charity sector. Knowledgeable on the law too.’

‘Hayley Marles is phenomenal. Each time I deal with her, it is always a great learning opportunity for me. It’s not just about giving me advice, it’s about expanding my employment law knowledge on whatever the issue is we’re dealing with.’

‘Clarke Willmott really stands out from previous firms I have used in the past with regards to their responsiveness which has been invaluable to me in some time-bound critical HR and employment law-related matters.’

‘Sharon Latham has been absolutely exceptional. Sharon’s very responsive and always makes time regardless of how big or small the matter may be. There is no such thing as a silly question which I have found extremely refreshing in our relationship.’

‘Sharon Latham has provided excellent support. A combination of technical expertise delivered in a user-friendly way to the underlying client, commitment to timescales and strong negotiation skills.’

‘Great lean and mean team in Bristol, servicing local private client individuals and businesses. Extremely strong and reliable. City-level service.’

‘Tim Copplestone is the nicest and fiercest man in the employment law market. Huge work ethic; putting his athletic background to good use in employment and sports disputes.’

‘Tim Copplestone brings his exceptional knowledge of the law to bear on any problem his client presents. What makes him stand out is his interpersonal skills that can win round even the toughest audience.’

‘Expert knowledge in all areas of law, experience, accessibility and timeliness in terms of responses.’

‘Dedicated to customer requirements.’

‘Foot Anstey have a strong employment team with excellent knowledge.’

‘Joanne Boyle’s employment law knowledge is second-to-none. Her client care skills are superb, always going the extra mile to get the right results for her clients. Her preparation of cases is meticulous and she is a great collaborator.’

‘Foot Anstey have an established presence in the South West and clearly understand the nature of the business and individuals they represent.’

‘Michael Thompson is a friendly and diligent lawyer. He listens carefully, processes information quickly and analyses it with reference to information and documentation he has already considered.’

‘Joanne Boyle is knowledgeable and works collaboratively with us to ensure that our needs are incorporated and key areas are given focus.’

‘Joanne Boyle’s level of knowledge is exceptional! Joanne has a unique delivery and facilitation style that make her courses memorable, interactive and helps to ensure that learning is retained and easily recalled.’

‘My experience of the employment law team in Bristol has been exceptional as has their knowledge and swift, decisive communication. Quickly sizing up the issue and then providing the solution.’

‘Joanne Boyle and her team are so quick with their responses, knowledgeable and clear with their information. No question is too daft; in fact, Joanne builds up your confidence with her supportive manner. Where she has concerns, she couches it in such a way as to help you learn.’

‘Deep knowledge of their subject matter. They interpret the law, they don’t just state it. Work hard to understand us. They anticipate our needs.’

‘Thrings are personal. We may be a small customer but we don’t feel like that when working with them. Good commercial acumen coupled with an in-depth understanding of our unique challenges.’

‘A great team who are able to respond quickly as needed.’

‘The team consistently provides exceptional service, ably led by Kerrie Hunt whose wise council, coupled with a firm grasp of the practical realities of employment, have been invaluable to us as a client.’

‘A really good team who work with clear communication with us and each other.’

‘A really good, personable approach.’

‘Working with Thrings is like working with one’s own team with extended support as needed. The firm is able to leverage the expertise of other practices within their own and are able to provide their counsel across many different aspects of a topic or issue.’

‘Kerrie Hunt is our go-to person. She and Natalie Ward understand our company as their own and provide us with great support, with the background knowledge they have about how the company has dealt with issues in the past as well as keeping an eye out for the future with precedents being set.’