Taylor Walton LLP‘s team is frequently instructed to handle employment tribunals, discrimination, unfair dismissal, TUPE, holiday pay and redundancy issues. Alec Colson heads up the department and has over 20 years of experience of advising regional clients. Nicola Smyrl is another name to note and acts for employers and senior executives.
Testimonials
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‘Experts in the field of Employment Law, the Team has the depth of knowledge and experience to provide detailed and informed advice no matter the complexity of the issue. Quick to respond, even if your main contact is not available, the wider Team enables the Company to always provide timely advice. The regular updates regarding changes to employment law are always well received and provide early advice on how to manage questions from staff. ’
‘Always prepared to take stock of all sides of an issue, we are then provided with well thought through and informed advice. Written drafts are always of a very high standard, clear and to the point. The speed of delivery is also excellent and you can always be assured that they will respond within a short period if not immediately available. ’
‘We have received excellent service from the practice in all the years we have been registered with them.’
‘Nicola Smyrl provides excellent, timely and very responsive advice, well-presented and with context to make it easily understood.’
‘Practical commercial advice delivered with a real understanding of day to day business implications.’
‘Alec Colson is a long term partner to our business on all HR related matters, he has never failed to deliver clear advice, practical guidance and effective solutions. We would not think of going anywhere else!’
‘Professional in their approach and responses, they deal with questions in a timely manner and have good knowledge in employment law.’
‘Alec Colson provided excellent service, in a timely and professional manner. He established our needs, gave good advice and supported us through the processes, accurately providing the documentation we required within the set deadlines.’
Work highlights
- Advised a company on the employment aspects of a merger with another company in its group. The merger affected approximately 400 employees across 30 sites.
- Successfully represented a company in relation to an unauthorised deduction claim from one of its directors.
- Advised a client with over 400 staff on a range of employment law matters including 3 employment tribunal claims, holiday pay for casual workers and day to day employment queries.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alec Colson