Praised for his ‘attention to detail to a degree not often found’, Richard Gvero heads the employment practice group at Longmores Solicitors LLP and advises on largescale reorganisations and redundancy exercises, TUPE issues and all aspects of employment disputes. Miranda Mulligan  is often engaged in disciplinary investigations for clients, as well as preparing contracts of employment, and bringing and defending complex tribunal claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Richard Gvero has not only advised me from a legal perspective but also been hugely supportive and understanding during a particularly challenging time.’

  • ‘All dealings with Longmores have been excellent.’

  • ‘Miranda Mulligan has provided invaluable support. Most importantly, her approach means that I trust her. She ‘got’ the case quickly and got to grips with what I consider to be a complicated set of circumstances with many individuals involved. She approached it with a thoroughness and eye for detail that makes engaging legal assistance so worth it. She is all over the details, dates, individuals, and facts of the case. Her relationship with the barrister used for the case is excellent and this brings so much more value.’

  • ‘As soon as I spoke with Miranda Mulligan, she reassured me and gave genuine, honest and straightforward advice. She is knowledgeable, always proactive and pragmatic, and her guidance is given with no unnecessary jargon. She is a valuable asset to the firm and a great individual to have representing you.’

  • ‘Richard has a manor in which complicated matters are explained so that we understand and drives timelines and proactively assists when we get a blockage. The wider team seem aligned with Richard when preparing documents and bundles ensuring all parties remain on track and focused on the case in hand.’

  • ‘Longmores' employment team take a very personal approach: they really get to know their clients and understand their particular aims and circumstances.’

  • ‘Miranda Mulligan is an exceptionally knowledgeable and effective employment solicitor. She fights hard for her clients without ever forgetting commercial and practical realities, and is a joy to work with.’

  • ‘I have worked with a number of teams including litigation, conveyancing and employment, I found the team all worked well collaboratively and individually.’

Key clients

  • Hurford Salvi Carr Property Management Ltd
  • Transport Planning Associates Ltd
  • Assist Security Group
  • Abbot’s Hill School

Work highlights

  • Advising a leading security group as the Respondent in complex multiple tribunal proceedings by two former employees.
  • Advising employer client in relation to serious disciplinary issues with one of its employees.
  • Advised client regarding senior employee resignation to work for a major competitor in breach of restrictive covenants.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Gvero

Other key lawyers

Miranda Mulligan