Spearheaded by Taj Rehal, Fladgate LLP covers all aspects of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious. It specialises in advising clients on complex and strategic workplace employment and partnership matters. The practice is experienced in resolving workplace issues, board level disagreements, as well as advising on exits and post-termination issues. The group also frequently advises on TUPE regulations, and on employment-related issues on corporate and real estate transactions. There is often a strong cross-border element to its work. Michael McCartney is another key member of the department.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very responsive and attentive service from the partners at Fladgate. As an international business we have time zone constraints and Fladgate always accommodate our needs very often at short notice.'

  • 'First class knowledge of all aspects of HR related legislation.’
  • ‘Excellent working relationship with Michael McCartney and his direct team. Michael always supports and offers practical, first-class advice and guidance.'

  • ‘A small team which punches above its weight. ’
  • ‘Taj Rehal and Mike Tremeer are extremely personable, calm under pressure, legally astute and deliver great results.’

  • 'The employment team are commercial and helpful, whilst being experts. They offer sound guidance and advice without being patronising.'
  • 'Mike Tremeer is excellent - pragmatic, approachable and always available to help. Helena McElroy is professional and helpful.'

Key clients

  • Signet Group Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Acts for the defendant, an international golf club owner, in relation to a claim for whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and unlawful deduction of a bonus payment.
  • Advised Signet Group Ltd. in connection with the employment aspects of the sale of 19 of its UK luxury watch stores to Watches of Switzerland. The transaction involved around 200 employees transferring to Watches of Switzerland.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Taj Rehal

Other key lawyers

Michael McCartney, Mike Tremeer, Helena McElroy