Trowers & Hamlins LLP
The practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP covers matters ranging from TUPE to restructuring and employee competition matters. The team is led by Emma Burrows, who handles board level disputes and governance issues, as well as pensions related employment matters. Nicola Ihnatowicz, experienced in tribunal litigation as well as non-contentious work including business transformation and HR policy implementation, is also key.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are consistent in the advice they give and the way in which they give it. They work as a true team, and cover each other is one is not available to ensure that advice sought is given in a timely manner and is reactive to the needs of the business.’
‘Individuals within the team are personable and approachable, they adapt the advice away from legal jargon to ensure it is clear and understandable. They have incredible insight in to the challenges faced by employers and their advice is smart and pragmatic in line with risk.’
‘Emma Burrows is outstanding with good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of sectors. She has a wealth of experience and always provides pragmatic advice to deliver the best outcome for the client.’
‘We are a very small organisation but are made to feel valued and that our business is important.'
‘I work mainly with Nicola Ihnatowicz. She is very accessible and creative, willing to explore different possibilities in even the most challenging situations. Nicola retains her positivity at all times, never making us feel that anything is beyond solution’
‘The Trowers Employment Team are very thorough, responsive and reliable in their legal advice, providing pragmatic and nimble guidance on 'real world' issues, always informed by legal risk management.’
‘Emma Burrows rightly has an high profile as a leading employment lawyer who has made an exceptional contribution to employment practices, advice and education within the Social Housing sector over a long career.
‘The team offers balanced advice, with practicality in mind. They are always keen to establish a connection with the client rather than just offer a service.’
Key clients
- Peabody
- Bede House
- Globe Locums Limited
- Battersea Cats and Dogs
- Hyde Group
- Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP
- Nursing & Midwifery Council
- South Essex Homes
- FSCS
- Regulator of Social Housing
Work highlights
- Advised various Recruitment sector organisations on a wide range of employment issues, including employee competition, restructures, bonuses and senior executive exits.
- Advised Save the Children on Employment Tribunals and day to day HR support.
- Advised the London Borough of Croydon on the TUPE issues arising out of a repairs and maintenance reprocurement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Burrows