Peter McRoberts
Payne Hicks Beach LLPClaims involving discrimination, whistleblowing and wrongful dismissals are key pillars of the practice at Payne Hicks Beach LLP. Matters involving privacy, data, health issues and the transfer of undertakings are also areas of focus for the practice. Practice co-head Peter McRoberts is regularly called upon by clients seeking protection of their reputational and financial interests; he oversees the practice alongside James Townsend, whose expertise lies in employment disputes and executive terminations. Other key names include Chris Weaver, who has considerable experience of handling complex employment tribunal litigation, and Domonique McRae, who excels in senior exit negotiations.
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‘Peter McRoberts is outstanding. He is the number one in his field - he represents sheer excellence and has a rare ability to get to the crux of the matter very quickly. He is also dedicated, and always goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. He is someone who genuinely cares.’
‘The firm's efficacy, especially whilst my main lawyer was away, was a real positive for me. My overall experience was great (despite a traumatic time for me). I would definitely recommend this law firm to friends and family, if they ever need a firm in the future!’
‘I worked with Domonique McRae - her attention to detail and knowledge was exceptional. This made her really stand out to me.’
‘Excellent communication throughout my matter with an "anything to help" approach.’
‘I worked with Domonique McRae, who provided wonderful service and advice. She was approachable and contactable and a pleasure to work with.’
‘It has a team of highly specialist employment lawyers who are able to take innovative approaches to a client's case, adapting their legal arguments and strategy to fit any given situation.’
‘Domonique McRae is excellent with clients, and able to adopt a robust approach where necessary, while staying on the right side of the tribunal. Great attitude to developing her practice - always on the lookout for opportunities to learn from every case.’
'Absolutely dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for clients. Great strength in depth, as a team, providing excellent personal service. When I refer clients to the PHB team, I know that they will be very well looked after.'
Key clients
- Charles Wilkinson
- Richard Bowley and Dr Maurice Duffy
Work highlights
- Represented Charles Wilkinson in an automatic unfair dismissal claim for having made protected disclosures related to perceived abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
- Acting for Richard Bowley and Dr Maurice Duffy in seeking payment of substantial fees and bonuses for consultancy work for the Government of Mongolia in dealing with Rio Tinto over development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.
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Peter McRoberts, James Townsend