Katherine Sheerin
CainsThe team at Cains shows demonstrable breadth regarding its expertise across a varied range of sectors; the group is active in contentious matters, and also advises on staff handbooks and contractual issues. The practice also routinely acts in disciplinary matters, including severance negotiations with senior employees. Katherine Sheerin, who leads the team, is ‘an excellent and experienced employment law practitioner’, possessing distinct experience with senior terminations, restructurings, and issues relating to the Equality Act. Kirsten Porter is a key name for both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
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‘Cains provide sound legal advice with practical options for implementation.'
‘The Team is (as you would expect from Cains) a key part of their full-service offering and is very strong across the board in terms of employment law advice.'
‘Katherine Sheerin is an excellent and experienced employment law practitioner who is technically very strong, highly pragmatic and always responsive within relevant timeframes.’
‘Kirsten Porter really stands out as an excellent solicitor. Her attention to detail and industry knowledge is second to none. She provided me with commercial and practical advice on several occasions.'
‘The Employment Team at Cains were so refreshing to deal with. Many of their members are dual-qualified in the UK so they had an immediate appreciation for how I was viewing the issues I was seeking their advice on.'
‘In particular, Katherine Sheerin and Kirsten Porter were a pleasure to work with. They were both deeply knowledgeable, commercially minded, and solution-focused. They got to grips with the business's practical issues incredibly quickly, and thought outside the box to provide practical recommendations.'
- 'Their knowledge brings a variety of perspectives and experiences to the table, allowing for collaboration and robust discussion on potential ways forward and likely outcomes.'
‘The team provide straightforward commercial advice hitting on the key points needed for a UK-based company with employees based in the Isle of Man.’
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Katherine Sheerin