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Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Hull and East Yorkshire Tier 2
rradar‘s commercial disputes team cover work encompassing contract disputes, business ownership claims and shareholder disputes for a varied roster of clients in sectors ranging from haulage to retail. Stuart Ashall is jointly responsible for overseeing the practice’s offering alongside Mark Egner, who is praised for offering enormous value to his SME clients. Emma Box, Peter Corrigan and Yana Byelova further augment the contentious expertise at the firm’s Hull office.Practice head(s):
Stuart Ashall; Mark Egner
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘ Rradar is an excellent firm, particularly for SMEs facing business / contractual disputes. They are very approachable to work with, and well-organised and barristers are given plenty of time in which to prepare specialist advice. Rradar strength comes in its organised teamwork which gives clients enormous confidence. ’
‘ Mark Egner is very well prepared and a realistic litigator offering enormous value to his SME clients. ’
‘They understood the issues around the case and supported the Council through the steps required to resolve the issue.’
‘We dealt with Peter Corrigan who was very supportive and kept the Council informed through each step.’
‘The team is hugely personable, and professional. ’
‘Yana Byelova is very responsive and knowledgeable. Resolved our litigation issues. ’
‘The team were efficient and dealt with the claim in a professional and very helpful manner.’
‘Very personable and approachable. I felt listened to and was encouraged to elaborate on points from my perspective in much detail.’
Employment > Health and safety Tier 3
rradar's team acts for insurers and commercial clients on health and safety matters spanning numerous sectors. Stephanie Thirlwell heads up the team, providing advice regarding investigations into companies and individuals conducted by regulatory bodies. Jeff Swales leads the team in Hull, with a breadth of experience across health and safety matters, while Rupert Nevin is noted for his extensive experience advising businesses on national and global regulatory investigations.Practice head(s):
Stephanie Thirlwell; Jeff Swales
Other key lawyers:
Rupert Nevin; Helen Taylor
Testimonials
‘Rupert Nevin is, without a doubt, one of the brightest lawyers with the sharpest legal minds in the fields of health and safety.’
‘The vastly experienced team are able to provide advice and assistance to a wide spectrum of clients spread across utilities, transportation and manufacturing. Rupert Nevin and Stephanie Thirlwell stand out as experts in their field, having gained many years of experience providing regulatory compliance advice and guidance to their clients.’
‘Their knowledge and understanding of health & safety law is exceptional. Clients are able to build a close relationship with the team and feel they are being included in every aspect of any proceedings.’
‘Jeff Swales is highly personable, able to distil complex matters into layman’s terms and always has enough time to talk and help. A calming presence at all times.’
‘rradar offer a wide range of services to cover their client’s needs. Their strength lies in the people and wide-ranging skill set which ensures breadth of service.’
‘The rradar health and safety team is a first-class team gaining an impressive reputation. Massive strength in depth means they are ready to deal with everything from minor regulatory matters all the way up to police investigations into gross negligence manslaughter.’
‘The firm has a very commercial ‘real world’ approach to advising clients, providing effective advice and workable solutions to sometimes complex problems. It is technologically advanced, giving clients the information and tools to prevent problems arising in the first instance.’
‘The regulatory team at rradar is awash with experienced, hard-working individuals who provide second-to-none representation for individuals and companies.’
Key clients
HACS Construction Ltd
Europe Active Projects Ltd
Trustees of Kingswood School
Employment > Health and safety Tier 3
rradar is particularly experienced in defending against health and safety prosecutions, regularly supporting clients undergoing investigations by the HSE, Care Inspectorate, and local authority Environmental Health Officers. Leading the business crime and regulatory law department is Alastair Gray, who is recognised as an ‘exceptionally diligent and competent solicitor’.Practice head(s):
Alastair Gray
Testimonials
‘Alastair Gray is an exceptionally diligent and competent solicitor who can be relied upon to produce an excellent brief for counsel, and with whom it is a privilege to work.’
‘rradar absolutely know what they are doing and the people within the team are extremely knowledgeable.’
‘As Counsel instructed by the firm, I can vouch for the expertise of the members of the firm in the investigation, preparation and presentation of defences to Health and Safety prosecutions in both fatal and non-fatal cases. They have embraced and developed technology to complement the considerable skills already to the fore among their employees.’
‘rradar provides a specialist service to clients in the field of Health and Safety. They offer and deliver an individual service to those they act for.’
‘Alastair Gray is a highly skilled and very professional leader within the firm. His knowledge, experience and profile within this area is well recognised. His case preparation and management are evident in everything he does.’
‘Excellent knowledge of H&S law with an understanding of the emotional elements that can cloud the legal analysis.’
‘Alastair Gray stands out in that his instructions are clear and unambiguous. He responds to queries in a timely manner and provides clear advice to clients.’
‘This is an extremely well-run team. Alastair Gray who heads up Scotland concern is extremely responsive and very client orientated. Their digital incident reporting tool makes it easy for individual insureds to document, manage and respond to Health and Safety risks across their business.’
Key clients
Linbrooke Services Ltd
Ark Housing Association Ltd
Keane Premier Group Ltd
Thistle Healthcare Ltd
Oakminster Healthcare Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Linbrooke Services Ltd in a HSE investigation following the death at work of an employee in 2018, which culminated in a 3-week jury trial in March 2023.
- Advised and represented Ark Housing Association Ltd in prosecution following the death of a service user in 2019.
- Represented the Central Scotland Care Homes group, which has been granted core participant status in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.
Employment > Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Tier 5
Rradar acts for clients across a range of sectors and is experienced in a breadth of employment matters, particularly Employment Tribunal claims. Toni Haynes manages the Leeds-based team and works on contentious matters, with experience defending complex claims in the Employment Tribunal. Janine Lawton and Tom Bernard are skilled in defending businesses against a range of employment issues, including allegations of discrimination and whistleblowing.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Janine Lawton handled our difficult employment case with efficiency and decency, was prompt and polite when dealing with my queries, and refused to be flustered by events.’
‘The employment team is very strong and comparable in terms of quality and size of any large commercial law firm.’
‘Rradar is head and shoulders above other firms when it comes to employment law and client care. The people are knowledgeable and engaged. They are a safe pair of hands when it comes to entrusting them with the defence of a case.’
‘Having worked regularly with Janine Lawton, I always find her to be highly diligent and forensic in her approach without losing sight of commercial pragmatism.’
‘Not only is there strength in numbers with this team, but there is also strength in skills. It has a broad range of clients and handles all manner of employment claims.’
‘The team is excellent. It provides a friendly and knowledgeable service.’
‘Toni Haynes is a very astute solicitor, giving clients practical, commercial and sensible advice. She has a great feel for a case and is always able to see the wood for the trees.’
Key clients
Tydd St Mary Parish Council
The Forward Trust
YMCA Milton Keynes
South Norwood Conservative Club
Stevens Equipment Rental
rradar > Firm Profile
rradar is a legal enterprise dedicated to helping businesses navigate business risk. We provide clients with the knowledge and tools they need to avoid and overcome risks, so they can take their businesses wherever they want them to go.
Making our vision a reality
rradar was born from a vision. A vision of a world where businesses could have access to verified and accurate legal guidance, 24/7, so they have the knowledge and tools they need to prevent problems, navigate risks and take their business further – all with the confidence of having a mighty legal team by their side should they need it.
And, this is exactly what rradar’s unique, world-first model offers its clients today. We are defining a new space in the legal industry – one where clients feel empowered to take their businesses where they want them to go, without the fear of risk holding them back. Where they have the knowledge and education they need to confidently identify risks, so they can proactively manage them before they become a problems. All with the reassurance of having a dedicated legal and risk management partner by their side to help them do it.
Our experts have worked side by side with clients from across a broad range of sectors. With across-the-board knowledge and industry-specific expertise, whether you are a small owner-managed business or a large multinational corporate, our team has the experience and know-how to support you and your business.
- Business Crime and Regulation
- Commercial Disputes
- Corporate and Commercial
- Cyber, Data and Information Law
- Employment and HR
- Health and Safety
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Tax
Today we have rapidly expanded across the breadth of the UK, with over 255 experts helping businesses to succeed everyday through our wide range of digital products, one of a kind solutions and expert guidance. We are continuously driving new ideas and solutions to expand the depth and breadth of our service offering to help make businesses unstoppable and to make our vision of being a positive force that inspires safe, strong businesses, a reality.
Email us: [email protected]
Visit our website for more information: www.rradar.com
Call on: 03300 414 996
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Disputes, Corporate and Commercial | Stuart Ashall | ||
| High Value Commercial Disputes | Robert Norton | ||
| Employment | Toni Haynes | ||
| Business Crime and Regulation | Stephanie Thirlwell | ||
| Health and Safety, Business Crime and Regulation | Jeff Swales | ||
| Cyber, Data and Information Law | Neil Topham | ||
| Employment | Robin White | ||
| Legal Advisory Service | Nkolika Oraka | ||
| Commercial Disputes | Tim Lawrence | ||
| Intellectual Property | Emma Yates | ||
| Professional Standards | Michelle Levin |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Stuart Ashall | Legal Director and Head of Insured Litigation | View Profile |
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Nkolika Oraka | Legal Director, Head of Legal Advisory Services | View Profile |
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Jeff Swales | Senior Associate & Team Leader | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Hull : 26 Leeds : 36 Birmingham : 11 Glasgow : 8 Homeworkers : 5 Other : 169Languages
English (fluent) BengaliMemberships
ELA (Employment Lawyers Association)Other
:Diversity
rradar is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and engaging workplace where all employees feel that they belong, empowering them to thrive and grow to their full potential and enabling the company to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions. Our vision is to leverage the diversity of our employees, business partners and clients to foster a culture of engagement, fairness and respect within our workplace and the community.
At rradar we encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all. We recognise and value individual differences and support and encourage all our employees to develop and progress to their full potential and perform at their best, so their talents and resources can be fully utilised and in turn continuously innovate, improve and grow the success of the organisation.
Our commitment includes training our people managers and all employees on equality, diversity and inclusion, setting out clearly the collective responsibilities as leaders and employees in providing equal opportunities in employment, and preventing bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination. Our values, combined with the above form the blueprint for our people strategy at rradar, opposing and avoiding all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in pay and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, and selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities.
Read more about our culture and values, and view our latest diversity report.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: M.Follett
COMPANY/FIRM: RBL Hawkhurst Club Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “Check your business insurance policy to see if rradar is included. I got clear, efficient legal advice from polite and friendly advisors at rradar who put me at ease from the start and gave me the confidence to make the right decisions for my business – and it didn’t cost me a thing.”
CLIENT: Colin Nagle
COMPANY/FIRM: Draycast Foundries Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “For over 2 years, we have used rradar’s legal advice line service on a weekly basis to guide and advise us on the whole spectrum of HR issues and especially when we were going through a series of fairly complex HR matters during the pandemic – The advice we get is always prompt, accurate and incredibly helpful. Dealing with approximately 40 employees – this service is priceless. An excellent service to date from rradar. Thank you.”
CLIENT: N.Sodha
COMPANY/FIRM: Sodha and Company
TESTIMONIAL: “My experience of using rradar’s services has left an overwhelmingly good lasting impression on me. A lot of companies tell you that they are your trusted partner; I found rradar truly embodies that statement. I discussed a difficult disciplinary issue with the advisors and got clear, professional advice on the next steps, the language I should use in the follow up correspondence and have downloaded letter templates should I need them. Everyone I spoke to at rradar genuinely cared and wanted to help me. I really haven’t been this impressed by a company in a very long time.”
CLIENT: Stellamaris Mohammed
COMPANY/FIRM: St Giles Trust
TESTIMONIAL: “I use the legal helpline at least once a month and have always found rradar’s advisors very efficient and knowledgeable. They listen and explore the options to resolve issues with you. I now feel very confident and reassured with the advice I am given. I am extremely pleased that I switched from using another service provider to using rradar with no regrets.”
CLIENT: Helen Bayne
COMPANY/FIRM: Link Group Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “The rradar team has provided expert support to Link across various practice areas including regulatory issues, employment/HR and commercial litigation, dealing with disputes and property damage. The point of consistency remains the high quality of advice and the team’s ability to confidently navigate us through often challenging and complex issues. Our thanks for your on-going support.”
CLIENT: Chris Barry
COMPANY/FIRM: Viva Italia Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “The team at rradar continue to give us the confidence to make balanced decisions to protect both employees and company alike. We have worked hand in hand with Robin White and his team throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and their dynamic approach to really understanding our business challenges has ensured we have navigated through the pandemic without HR issue. There is a consistency in approach and direct advice received has allowed us to make the right decisions around employee performance and welfare. They will continue to be our HR partner as we expand the business and grow the team.”
CLIENT: Lissa Di Giacomo
COMPANY/FIRM: Oakminster Healthcare Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “We have been working with rradar for over 5 years and always found them to be a dedicated and highly experienced team of solicitors. Over the years, they have given us excellent support and advice on various employment law and regulatory issues. Robin White especially has given us an excellent service, representing us in a complex Employment Tribunal case. At every stage he acted with integrity, great professionalism and excellent communication, leading us to a positive outcome.”
CLIENT: Carol Wannan
COMPANY/FIRM: Malcolm Allan Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “rradar, and in particular, Robin White have consistently given us excellent professional advice on a whole range of employment law issues, supporting us fully throughout each stage of the process. I would not hesitate in recommending them.”
CLIENT: Mario Arcari
COMPANY/FIRM: La Vita Group
TESTIMONIAL: “We engaged rradar on a recent Employment Tribunal and were very impressed. Robin White and Diane Turner were in constant dialogue with us and went into immense detail to advise us on all the appropriate steps to take. We were very happy with their work and the outcome. We would definitely use them again if any future cases arise.”
CLIENT: Jennifer Hunter
COMPANY/FIRM: Stevenson Bros. (Avonbridge)
TESTIMONIAL: “Since 2018, the rradar Scotland team have supported us with consistent advice on Health and Safety, Transport and Employment Law and supported us throughout some extraordinary and challenging times. They have expert legal and industry knowledge and fully understand our business and key personnel. Previously, we retained legal support as a last resort and for specific circumstances. Now advice is sought proactively which can conclude matters promptly. Contact is fast over phone or email, we have ongoing support for more complex circumstances and online resources are available on their web portal. The benefits of our partnership with rradar are clear and we would certainly recommend them.”
CLIENT: Anna Kozlowska
COMPANY/FIRM: M&H Logistics (Glasgow) Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: “Professional, efficient, knowledgeable and personable legal services partner. We have been working closely with rradar for several years now and can always count on their sound advice and guidance whether that is with employment or commercial law matters, or even a public inquiry. rradar have provided great support to M&H through the whole process. I felt as if rradar was a part of our own team which resulted in thorough, extensive and strong preparation and a successful conclusion of our case. I would highly recommend rradar to any business looking for a solid legal services partner.”