England - North West • Employment
Slater and Gordon
The ‘first-rate’ team at Slater and Gordon is split into two areas of focus: Organisations and Member Services (OMS) and private client. Sadiq Vohra heads the OMS team and enjoys a strong relationship with the Police Federation and various other organisations, representing claimants in Employment Tribunals regarding issues such as disability, race and sexual discrimination, as well as advising individuals and collective bodies on employment law. The firm is able to provide a full service to OMS clients due to its deep bench of solicitors, such as Greta Mallinson who has a particular focus on discrimination claims and police pensions, and the competent litigator Victoria Schofield. The ’excellent’ Karen Murray leads private client matters and is adept at directing clients’ whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and victimisation claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Everyone I have worked with at Slater Gordon has been friendly, practical and client-focussed. Karen Murray is an excellent lawyer.'
- 'Expertise in police employment matters which has a unique set of circumstances in employment law. Vicky Schofield has a very thorough analysis of legal situation.'
- 'They are a first-rate team who are very client focused. They have delivered a score of fantastic results for our members and also assisted us with points of law at the drop of a hat. They are very accessible and make our lives so much easier.'
- 'Greta Mallinson is an actual genius, the command of the employment law and the specifics of how that works with police regulations and pension regulations is second to none and she is often asked for by name by members as there are a long line of people who she has assisted who are very happy with her.'
- 'The firm is committed to representing Claimants. As a team, they endeavour to provide the best possible service to their clients. Greta Mallinson is one of the most thorough, diligent and committed Associates I have ever worked with. She works to ensure the very best result for her client.'
- 'From the very beginning of taking my case on this firm continually kept me in the loop with the current position in a way that re-assured me and was easily understandable. My main point of contact throughout was Greta Mallinson and I found her to be readily approachable. Even when she was 'out of office' she quickly answered any queries I had. Her personal touch was magnificent.'
- 'The firm has very good knowledge of matters arising from working with unions. The members of the team care about getting a good result for the client. Justin Quinton is dedicated to his work and friendly to work with.'
- 'Great lawyers working hard for clients. Karen Murray is a very hard-working and client-focused associate.'
Key clients
- Martyn Diamond Black
- Lindsay Gordon
Work highlights
- Successfully represented an individual in a number of claims including whistleblowing, constructive unfair dismissal, victimisation and wrongful dismissal.
- Successfully represented an employee in relation to bullying allegations.
- Successfully advised an individual on their claim for direct race discrimination, harassment related to race, victimisation and unfair dismissal.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sadiq Vohra