Praised as a ‘real powerhouse when it comes to industrial action-related matters', Thompsons Solicitors LLP works alongside trade unions to exclusively represent claimant employees. The firm also has a specialist settlement agreement unit. The group is led by Jamie Humphries in Manchester who ’has a level of detail in all his work that cannot be matched', and he specialises in discrimination and TUPE cases. Bernard Wentworth in Liverpool, who is an expert in trade union law and employment matters, is also a key contact.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Thompsons have a comprehensive understanding of issues affecting trade unions, their members and their officials. The facility provided by Thompsons for a local contact for each region of the union provides immediate, easily accessible initial advice and guidance.’
‘The wide range of specialist advice provided covers all issues that arise in the workplace. The pensions advice in relation to public sector legal challenges to government is exceptional. The depth of knowledge in relation to claims of discrimination is impressive.'
‘Acting solely for trade unions in respect of employment law work is a stand-out quality.'
- 'Their grasp of industrial action law is second-to-nond and they are a real powerhouse when it comes to industrial action-related matters.’
- 'Jamie Humphries has a level of detail in all his work that cannot be matched.'
Key clients
- Unite the Union
- UNISON
- BMA
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jamie Humphries