Nick Webster
Leigh Day
Leigh Day
Client SatisfactionClients praise Leigh Day for its ‘laser-like focus is on delivering the best outcome’. Its work encompasses severance negotiations, bonus issues and restrictive covenants, as well as employment disputes involving the FCA. The practice is jointly overseen by Emma Satyamurti and Nigel Mackay, who is skilled in advising on restrictive covenants and age discrimination cases. Mike Cain is highly regarded for his work on discrimination claims in the banking and financial services sector. Nick Webster is a go-to advisor for matters involving sexual harassment, disability discrimination and whistleblowing detriment claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Mike Cain is thorough, hands on and always drives matters forwards to reach the best conclusion for clients. He is able to pick out those cases where there is value for a client.’
‘A formidable firm, and hands-down the best claimant solicitors in the country. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Nick Webster is a fantastic lawyer with incredible judgment.’
‘Committed, the best on the market for driving change in the employment field, brilliant, talented and have an edge.’
‘Nigel McKay is determined, clever, and committed to getting the best result for his client.’
‘Leigh Day bring a level of personal care, compassion and support to their clients that is truly exceptional and makes them stand out from many of their peers. They are of course expert, pragmatic and passionate about what they do but you always feel that their laser-like focus is on delivering the best outcome for you, your organisation and your colleagues. They also represent great value for money considering the high quality of their service and the world-class expertise of their teams.’
‘My experience of working with Mike Cain is one that I will always treasure. A masterful legal professional, he demonstrates such incredible client care that I would now feel proud and honoured to call him my friend. In challenging circumstances he is a rock of solid but honest advice, always open about the risks, and candid about the challenges whilst at the same time finding the opportunities and the way forward. You know that you are in the safest and most expert of hands.’
'Leigh Day never dropped the ball. My case was always being supported and their response was rapid, fully committed, and thoroughly professional.'
Work highlights
- Represented a senior banker in his successful Employment Tribunal claim for age discrimination against Citibank.
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Nigel Mackay, Emma Satyamurti