Michael Black
Cleaver Fulton RankinCleaver Fulton Rankin handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a particular strength in M&A support and immigration matters. The ‘excellent practitioner’ Michael Black regularly advises both private and public clients on all aspects of discrimination law and provides assistance on disciplinary processes and dismissal of employees. Suzanne Keenan is experienced in providing training to employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including redundancy, unfair dismissal, and contracts and handbooks.
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‘We have worked in partnership with Cleaver Fulton Rankin for over three years now. They are our go to for all immigration related enquiries, and they have always provided an excellent service and professionalism.'
‘Nathan Campbell delivers a great level of service. His advice and support concerning this subject area is welcomed and much appreciated. He always responds swiftly whilst also explaining the various legal details.’
‘Michael Black has an unrivalled ability to provide a commercial perspective of detailed employment law matters, coupled with his practical approach to achieving prompt resolution.’
‘We have worked with Cleaver Fulton Rankin since late 2021. In the initial days, the firm provided us with the legal expertise needed to stand up an office, implement legally compliant processes, and since that time has provided our company with ongoing timely and thoughtful advice covering a panoply of issues from the mundane to the complex with the professionalism we have come to expect.’
‘I have worked most closely with Michael Black, who heads the employment group of the firm. Michael provides sound, well reasoned and practical legal advice that is appropriate for our business. Michael does not just provide technical legal advice, but instead provides advice that is actionable taking into consideration nuances in the law. ’
‘We are given excellent levels of service which is always timely, and is usually at director level. ’
‘Michael Black is an excellent practitioner, who combines a detailed knowledge of relevant legislation with a pragmatic attitude to dealing with any given issue. He is very attentive to any query which we contact him about, and fully understands the need to act promptly in what can be very sensitive matters.’
‘Michael Black always makes himself available as needed no matter how much pressure he is under. He is always easy to do business with and is very employer centric and supportive. And can pinpoint the risk and challenges with where I would like to go, which is necessary when trying to navigate challenging and complex HR situations.’
Key clients
- Dixon Transport Holdings Limited
- RSK Environment Limited
- First Derivatives PLC
- Accor
- SlurryKat Ltd
- Bamford Bus Company Holdings Limited (Wrightbus)
Work highlights
- Advised Dixon Transport Holdings Limited on the purchase of Carna Holdings Limited.
- Advised RSK on the acquisition of the acquisition of Larsen Water Management.
- Providing business Immigration assistance to Bamford Bus Company Holdings Limited.
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