England - South East • Employment
BDB Pitmans
BDB Pitmans’ ‘very competent, skillful and knowledgeable’ group specialises particularly in managing employee relations issues, in tandem with providing full day-to-day HR support to employer clients. The Southampton-based department works closely with the firm’s corporate and commercial divisions, delivering employment support for asset and share purchases, and contract provision changes. Practice head Caroline Yarrow splits her time between London and Southampton, bringing extensive expertise on contentious employment matters and central government outsourcing projects to the team. Associate Chris Greep focuses on assisting with employment litigation and TUPE queries.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very competent, skillful, knowledgeable and experienced in employment law. They are very responsive and friendly.’
‘Chris Greep is always on top of the papers and very well organised.'
‘The value for money is spot on, the quality of service matches the price.’
‘I worked with Chris Greep and his service was great.'
‘The team is really knowledgeable and thinks along with the clients. You receive timely support with extensive info on your request that includes legislation, but also risks and the best way to move ahead.’
‘In my opinion they are not the standard type of lawyers, but they have a good dose of humor and seriousness. They think along with me and what the best approach is for each case and also looking at what suits our company best. They are very supportive in helping us, preparing docs, speaking notes etc. I really enjoy working with them and I am very thankful for all the support they have been giving me the past two years.’
Key clients
- Maximus UK Services Limited
- Tony’s Chocolonely Limited
- Highwood Group Limited
- Gallowglass Limited
- Global Lingo Limited
- Kind Bloodstock Limited
- S&D Bookmakers Limited
- A2 Dominion Housing Group Limited
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Maximus UK Services against an employment tribunal claim for discrimination arising from a disability.
- Advised Frenkel Topping on the acquisition of N-Able Services.
- Advised Frenkel Topping on the acquisition of Somek and Associates.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Caroline Yarrow