Practice head Charlie Barnes at RSM UK Legal LLP specialises in transactional support. Barnes also advises employers on exits, and employment tribunal litigation, and has a particular focus on areas such as workforce structuring and advising on fair pay compliance. In addition, he excels at covering employment status, IR35 issues, and advising on senior exits.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘RSM has a wealth of specialities and having a lead on your account is useful to put you in touch with the right individual for the required work. Response times to any question big or small is impressive.'

  • ‘Product led employment service provided by the accountancy business. Different approach to the standard solicitor offering but excellent for issues such as minimum wage and other compliance concerns.’

  • ‘Charlie Barnes is a standout solicitor. Clear thinking and analytical, but good with clients too and incredibly personable.’

  • ‘A diverse practice who deliver top class service.’

  • ‘Charlie Barnes is very knowledgeable with regard to employment law, who delivers content in an easy-to-understand manner. Nothing is too much trouble for Charlie, he ensures that he keeps us informed of progress.'

  • ‘Charlie Barnes is clearly an expert in what he does. He executed exactly what we needed, but was also able to flag other risks that we had not necessarily considered.’

  • 'The RSM UK Legal LLP team is a dedicated, and highly experienced team. The client care is an important part of their day-to-day advice, whilst ensuring that the support is always available. Their professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication make any complex project manageable.'
  • 'They are approachable and a pleasure to work with. Charlie Barnes has been very helpful and understanding towards our brand's vision and values.'

Key clients

  • The Ritz Hotel (London) Limited
  • Clermont Hotel Management Limited
  • CitizenM London Bankside Operations B.V.
  • Salix Finance Limited
  • Stuart Delivery Limited
  • The Metrocentre Partnership
  • Isabel Hospice
  • Grenergy Renewables UK Limited
  • Brooke Energy Engineering Limited
  • Camfaud Concrete Pumps Limited
  • SY4 Security Limited
  • W&G Harrison Limited
  • DM Hall LLP

Work highlights

  • Advises The Ritz London on general employment law matters, including pay and reward strategy and compliance, contracts and policy documentation working closely with their People and Culture Manager and the Director of Finance.
  • Advises Salix Finance Limited on all employment law matters including pay and reward, reorganisations, and sensitive complex employee relations matters working closely with their CEO and HR Business Partners.
  • Working with its employment tax colleagues, it has advised Camfaud Concrete Pumps Limited on their contracts of employment, pension salary sacrifice implementation and policies and procedures.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charlie Barnes