RSM UK Legal LLP
RSM UK Legal LLP - the legal arm of accounting firm RSM UK - assists with ongoing HR matters and the implementation of workforce structuring and restructuring projects. The firm is also recommended for senior investigations. As part of a tax and auditing firm, the practice is readily able to provide multidisciplinary advice. Charlie Barnes heads up the team.
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Testimonials
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‘A real strength has been their ability to tailor advice to our needs, not providing overkill but having a conservation with us as a client and fully understanding what those needs are.’
‘The responsiveness is impressive in terms of answering calls, emails or replying in a timely fashion. When something is outside their remit, a clear effort is made to gain information in a timely manner.’
‘We use RSM as our auditors and it was a logical step to contact them when we needed legal and HR advice for the furlough scheme. The team was there to walk us through the process of claims and drafting employee letters regarding the furlough scheme. They were invaluable.’
‘When we were desperate for legal advice during a time of need, Charlie Barnes was always contactable or would return my call - something a client appreciates. The advice he gave were clear and comprehensible without all the legal jargon.’
‘RSM Legal comes from an accountancy background - concentrates on products dealing with difficult issues such as minimum wage, working time and holiday pay calculations.’
‘Charles Barnes has a clear and detailed mind. He is able to pick up difficult legal issues and communicate these simply and clearly.’
‘Very supportive of the individual adviser. Enabling good advice to be promptly provided.’
‘Very good advice and interpersonal skills in navigating a practical way through IR35.’
Key clients
- Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services UK Limited
- CitizenM London Bankside Operations B.V.
- Wellington Country Park
- DM Hall LLP
- Harbour Park Limited
- Isabel Hospice
- Lead Forensics Limited
- Lingfield College
- Skillcrown Homes Limited
- W Westerman Ltd
- W & G Harrison Limited
- Montage Gold Corp
- The Metrocentre Partnership
Work highlights
- Advising a temporary recruitment business in the health sector on the employment aspects of several key projects concerning the supply of temporary workers.
- Advising an international company which provides maintenance equipment and services to industrial clients on the legal and practical consequences of the IR35legislation which included a review of its end-to-end processes from procurement to engagement with contractors to ensure compliance with the legislation.
- Providing legal and strategic support to an international hotel chain on cases involving long-term sickness absence, disability discrimination, misconduct and employment tribunal claims.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charlie Barnes