At Weightmans LLP, the department acts for employers of all sizes, and has specialist knowledge of the corporate, charities, care homes, and healthcare sectors. The team is well-placed to represent clients at the Employment Tribunal, as well as the High Court. The group is also skilled at advising on employment status and IR 35 issues, as well as equal pay disputes. Team lead Sejal Raja has considerable experience in discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
Testimonials
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‘Highly technical and skilled specialists. They have expertise in several practice areas and in particular NHS and care related work.'
‘Sejal Raja - a phenomenal and experienced litigator. She always acts with skill and handles complex cases, reflective of her significant experience as an employment specialist.’
‘Although Sejal is personable and easy to work with, she is intimidating and tough with opponents where that is necessary in her clients' best interests. She is a font of all employment knowledge and always exercises sound judgment.'
‘Sejal Raja is exceptional. She has always been meticulous in detail and presentation and whilst she can be very firm she is always very courteous, calm and fair in her manner.'
‘They are particularly strong in relation to large employers. Sejal Raja is the most professional partner I know. Details orientated and focused on the best outcome for the client.'
‘Sejal Raja is a brilliant and very experienced partner. She represents both claimants and respondents, and brings the same passion and skills to both types of situation. She is fantastic with vulnerable clients, incredibly empathetic, but also realistic and pragmatic.'
‘Sejal Raja is an absolute star. I trust her judgement and value her views: she always gets right to the heart of the case and is able to sift out superfluous facts to focus on what really matters. Clients adore her.'
'Catherine Meenan is also a delight to work with and is experienced beyond her qualification level. Having also practised as a barrister, she brings a sound understanding of how the preparation of the case will play out during any hearings. She is not afraid to make tough judgement calls.’
Key clients
- Epson UK Limited
- Parkinson UK
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Fitch Ratings Limited
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Livens Limited
- FMC Agro Limited
- Elysium HealthCare Limited
- Science Museum
- Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
- Barchester Healthcare Limited
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sejal Raja