Markel Law LLP operates out of offices across Manchester, London, Leeds and Croydon, predominantly servicing the firm’s insurance clients with specialism in care and social welfare, technology and construction. The South East practice is led by Edward Pearce, in Croydon, who is described as ‘accessible, supportive, thorough and knowledgeable’. Toby McArdle represents clients across the commercial and public sector, bringing and defending claims in the ET, Civil Courts and Court of Appeal.
Testimonials
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‘We have worked with Markel Law for a number of years now and they continue to provide a consistently high level of service, considering both commercial, compliance and statutory factors that can apply to our cases.’
‘I have been using Markel Law for over ten years now and have never had any problems with their advice or service. Every interaction I have had with any of the team has been positive.’
‘My main contact is Edward Pearce, but I also work closely with Toby McArdle. Both are very helpful, take the time to understand my organisation, and give practical, pragmatic advice to give the best outcome for the me. They make themselves available at short notice and I trust their advice implicitly.’
‘Competent advice and responses and intelligent questioning of the facts.’
‘They are professional, competent, and imaginative.’
‘In-depth knowledge of organisation applied to our practice of employment law.’
‘Edward Pearce is accessible, supportive, thorough and knowledgeable. He even remembers to brief us on emerging issues that are likely to be of interest to us.’
Key clients
- The Federation of Small Business
- Markel
- IPC Europe (Subway)
- Eva Airway Corporation
- Evergreen Marine (UK) Limited
- Bestcare (UK) Ltd
- B.L.W. (INSURANCE SERVICES) LTD
- Personal Care Services
- Hafal
- Wilton House Ltd
- The Community Housing Group
- Shawston International Limited
- Bournemouth Churches Housing Association
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Vertellus Specialities Limited before the Employment Tribunal, which found there had been no failure to make reasonable adjustments in relation to a disability discrimination claim for over £220,000 in compensation the processes undertaken by the respondent.
- Successfully defended ASD Unique Services LLP against claims of unfair dismissal and religion and belief discrimination in the Employment Tribunal and on behalf of a care home client involving the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“Regulations”).
- Successfully pursued claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination on behalf of two swimming instructors and secured successful findings on employment status and continuity of service, as well as succeeding with claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edward Pearce