Stevens & Bolton LLP demonstrates ‘exceptional expertise’ and is recommended for ’outstanding services’. The team advises across the spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, including day-to-day HR advice in relation to redundancies, restructuring, settlement agreements, and employee status issues. The team has particular expertise in TUPE implications of asset sales and outsourcing arrangements, as well as advising senior executives and business immigration. Kerry Garcia leads the Guildford-based practice. Hannah Ford is experienced in advising on a wide range of employment and HR issues, representing both employers and senior executives.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I had a highly positive experience with Stevens & Bolton LLP. The team demonstrated exceptional expertise, providing thorough legal guidance and prompt resolutions to my concerns. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and clear communication made the legal process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend them for their outstanding services and knowledgeable team.'

  • ‘The team is well coordinated, efficient and we found their advice very prudent, useful and appropriate.'

  • ‘Hannah Ford and the team are experts in their field, responsive, and provide practical and useable advice. The cherry on top is that they are a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

  • AEGIS Managing Agency Ltd
  • Artlogic Media Ltd
  • BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (British Medical Journal – part of the British Medical Association Group)
  • Eiffage Genie Civil UK
  • Ericsson Ltd
  • Esquires Coffee (UK) Ltd
  • Health & Happiness (H&H) UK Ltd
  • Kia UK Ltd
  • Kuoni Travel (Der Touristik UK Ltd)
  • Papa John’s (GB) Ltd/PJ Corp Stores Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acting for a global telecoms business on its ongoing defence, now entering its third year, against a complex Employment Tribunal claim (and three EAT claims) brought by a former senior employee in which significant reputational matters are at stake.
  • Advising an international QSR franchise giant on its UK employment matters, including on the departure of senior employees and in relation to TUPE advice on the termination of a substantial number of franchise agreements (due to franchisee breaches) and acquisitions of those stores, together with hundreds of employees, at short notice.
  • Advising a life sciences client on various high-stakes disputes brought by a former shareholding director running in parallel in the Employment Tribunal and High Court.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kerry Garcia

Other key lawyers

Hannah Ford