The Manchester-based employment team at Slater and Gordon is praised by clients as a ‘professional leader in representing employees and trade union members which harbours an almost unparalleled level of knowledge and expertise’. A key practitioner is Sadiq Vohra, who is ’an exceptional lawyer' handling a variety of claimant employment and civil work for clients such as the Police Federation and trade unions, and has expertise in discrimination matters and group litigation. The ‘very knowledgeable' Karen Murray is sought after for the full spectrum of employment law, including whistleblowing and discrimination cases, and she is also experienced with group litigation claims. The team also includes Victoria Schofield, whose ’client care is second-to-none; she primarily advises trade union members and handles employment litigation relating to discrimination.
Testimonials
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‘The team is highly engaged with my case, responding quickly to any changes and developments. They have been incredibly helpful and thorough.’
‘Each individual is incredibly supportive. They are not just managing my case, but actively seeking the best possible outcome at all times.’
‘Karen Murray was very knowledgeable and certainly did not give me false expectations as to my case. She produced the case so accurately and clearly.'
‘Professional leader in representing employees and trade union members which harbours an almost unparalleled level of knowledge and expertise.’
‘Victoria Schofield is a deeply committed and passionate case handler wither masterful technical ability. Sadiq Vohra is an exceptional lawyer too.'
‘Individuals within the team have a really good knowledge of employment work and how it applies to the policing environment.’
‘They are more than just competent lawyers. They care about the work they do and about getting results for their clients. Instructions to counsel are clear and cases are well prepared for trial.’
‘Victoria Schofield's client care is second-to-none. She is passionate about her clients and their cases. Her tactical advice is sound and her cases are well prepared.’
Key clients
- Lindsay Gordon
- Police Dog Handlers
- Acting for an Ex-Police Officer
- Police Officer
- 60 Debenhams Employees
- James Mullen
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edward Cooper, Sadiq Vohra, Karen Murray