Freeths LLP has a robust track record for all aspects of employment law including restructurings, TUPE, staff policies and procedures, tribunal claims, and corporate support. Hospitality and leisure, and education are core sectors of focus for the ‘experienced team’, which is headed up by Christopher Sing, who is a key name for contentious matters in the space. Toni Hudson acts for corporate clients on a range of employment issues, including TUPE advice, redundancy and complex discrimination claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘National coverage. Experienced team.’

  • ‘Christopher Sing is very sensible in his approach to cases.’

  • ‘The team at Freeths are always available and able to provide commercial advice on a wide-ranging number of employment issues at an affordable rate.

  • ‘Christopher Sing is able to quickly understand the key points of an issue and has helped the business navigate successfully through a number of potentially difficult employment issues in the last 12 months.’

  • ‘Experience, open communication, practical approach’

  • ‘Christopher Sing is fair, with an honest approach and professional’.

  • ‘It is very reassuring to know that we can access sound advice about issues that arise. ’

  • ‘It is always reassuring to know that we could contact Christopher Sing if needed. We have been supported well by others in his team and am very grateful for the support. ’

Key clients

  • Helly Hansen UK Limited
  • London Luton Airport
  • Travis Perkins Plc
  • Sports and Leisure Management Limited
  • Lyreco UK Limited
  • Musto Limited
  • Gapuma (UK) Limited
  • Burrows Motor Company Limited
  • Brioche Pasquier UK Limited
  • Masternaut
  • Oxford Brooks University
  • Santa Maria UK Limited
  • Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Limited
  • Laine Pub Company
  • Niftylift Limited
  • Chesterfield College
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen (including Warm Hearth and Knott End Pub Company Ltd)
  • The Dragon School Trust
  • Sports & Leisure Management (‘Everyone Active’ brand)
  • Derby college group
  • Joseph Limited
  • Dawsongroup plc
  • DK Group Investments Limited
  • Royal United Service Institute (RUSI)
  • Triad plc
  • Childbase Partnership
  • Yokohama H.P.T Limited
  • Micheldever Tyre Services Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christopher Sing

Other key lawyers

Toni Hudson