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Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

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Noted as being ‘a strong choice for employees with substantive claims against their employers’, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP acts for a variety of clients including headteachers, police and civil servants on issues such as sexual harassment, whistleblowing and unlawful deduction from wages. The team is jointly led by Rebecca Roberts and Michael Michaeloudis, with Michaeloudis being praised for his ’particular strength in employment litigation’ and ‘attention to detail’. Gerard Airey departed the firm in March 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This is the most dedicated, motivated and passionate set of lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with.’

  • ‘Michael Michaeloudis is an outstanding lawyer of the highest degree of professionalism, dedication and tenacity. He would be the first name on the team sheet when picking your side. His attention to detail is incredible.’

  • ‘Excellent employment team.’

  • ‘Michael Michaeloudis has particular strength in employment litigation. His is very devoted to his clients.’

  • ‘The team has a strong Union background with their team formerly of large Trade Union firms, and some having acted in-house at Trade Unions.

  • ‘This firm stands out as a strong choice for employees with substantive claims against their employers.'

  • 'Knowing that Michael was representing me gave me a much greater sense of control over proceedings. Communication was excellent; Michael kept me up to date on all matters and always responded to my emails and phone calls promptly.’
  • ‘Very friendly and helpful. Quick response time and made each step very clear. Have options and alternatives and made me feel like I was able to consider my choices and make informed decisions.’

Key clients

  • National Association of Headteachers
  • United Voices of the World

Work highlights

  • Acted for a client in his claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination in the Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal.
  • Successfully represented a single mother in Employment Tribunal claims for sexual harassment and victimisation in the Wales Employment Tribunal.
  • Acted for an assistant store manager in her Employment Tribunal claim for indirect sex discrimination against Lacoste in London Central Employment Tribunal and her successful appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rebecca Roberts, Michael Michaeloudis