Katherine Jameson
Tees LawThe employment team at Tees Law is led by ‘great tactician’ and experienced employment lawyer Robert Whitaker who is a ‘very knowledgeable lawyer’ who ’is absolutely fastidious in preparing and managing cases’. The wider group is well experienced in TUPE, post-M&A employment issues, shareholder and director disputes, and advising senior executives on their personal employment matters. Katherine Jameson is another important contact within the group.
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‘I've worked with Tees for around 10 years now and have always found their approach collaborative and practical.’
‘Rob Whitaker & Katherine Jameson for their knowledge, practical and straightforward logical approaches, disseminating information to find a solution in good time.’
‘Tees provide a tailored and personal service, because it is a fairly small team of dedicated lawyers that genuinely want to achieve the best outcome for their clients.’
‘Rob Whitaker is a very knowledgeable lawyer and is absolutely fastidious in preparing and managing cases. He is also a great tactician, knowing which points to push and which cases to settle.'
- 'There is a great team-spirit in the firm, and cases usually have three lawyers working on them, which means three sets of critical eyes.’
‘The team at Tees are highly intelligent but very personable, and they always approach sensitive topics appropriately. Their thoroughness anticipates many questions during the litigation process.'
- 'Robert Whitaker is an absolute expert, and his advice has the effect of calming any stressful situation.'
‘Tees fulfils my company's needs and that of my family. Excellent knowledgeable staff. Experts in their fields. Approachable and human!’
Key clients
- Containerlift Services Limited
- Kidney Cancer UK
Work highlights
- Challenging a national association’s decision to provisionally suspend an examiners certification following alleged reporting irregularities (which are disputed).
- Advising an employer on an Employment Tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and alleged whistleblowing.
- Advising in relation to the breach of two agreements, an equity agreement and a contract of employment, raising claims for breach of contract and estoppel with a potential value in excess of £3 million.
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.
Robert Whitaker