BDB Pitmans
BDB Pitmans is well recommended for employment corporate support work, as well as disciplinary and whistleblowing matters. Practice head Brian Gegg handles HR support work for clients in a wide spread of sectors, including sports, transport, real estate and IT. Further key names include Caroline Yarrow and senior associate Zoe Merrikin.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has excellent knowledge across the whole spectrum of employment law. They are very responsive, cases are always very well prepared and the individuals I have worked with all demonstrate excellent judgement. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘They are a pleasure to work with. Their cases are always well prepared; their knowledge and judgement is excellent.’
‘BDB Pitmans is a very friendly and experienced firm with a wide range of capable individuals at all levels of seniority to address employment disputes. I have found the team to be excellent in Tribunal cases as well as in handling sensitive investigations.’
‘Very responsive and give excellent and detailed instructions.’
‘They are a small team with expert knowledge of employment law and specifically the transport sector. They have been supportive with knowledge and expertise over the years and are always engaging and willing to help with employment matters and training as required.’
‘The firm delivers a first class professional service’
‘Brian Gegg is totally proficient in client relationship and always immediately available for consultation.’
‘Really good at understanding the business and its focus - we work together well.’
Key clients
- Smurfit Kappa Uk Limited
- Jones Lang La Salle (Jll)
- Wellcome Sanger Institute
- Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
- Sita Inc
- The Doctors Laboratory
- Tony’s Chocolonely Ltd
- Colliers International
- Mapeley Group / Salisbury Workplace Ltd
- London General Transport Services (Go Ahead Buses)
- London Irish Rugby Club
Work highlights
- Advised on the employment aspects of a number of acquisitions made by Frenkel Topping Plc in the last 12 months and (ii) advised on the employment aspects of Sondrel (Holdings) plc’s successful admission to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and associated fundraising.
- Acted and continues to act on behalf of Go-Ahead London in defending employment tribunal claims and in providing on-going employment advice to the Group.
- Advises Smurfit Kappa Group on all day-to-day employment and HR issues arising in the UK across all divisions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Gegg