England - South East • Employment
Brachers
Led by the firm’s healthcare sector and data protection head Catherine Daw, who specialises in collective issues and employment tribunal litigation, the employment team at Brachers in Maidstone regularly advises clients in the education, manufacturing, automotive and healthcare sectors on employment advisory and litigation work. Colin Smith is an expert in TUPE matters and manages reorganisations for international businesses. Abigail Brightwell is another key lawyer who regularly advises on contract issues, restructurings, senior exits and employee tribunal claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive team that provides insightful and well thought out advice.’
‘They are happy to engage in testing various courses of action, weighing the various risks and possibilities.’
'Brachers is a leading firm for healthcare clients in the South East. It has a high level of client care and a loyal client base.'
'Catherine Daw leads the team exceptionally well. Other highly regarded individuals include Colin Smith, who is extremely strong on collective employment work and Abigail Brightwell.'
Key clients
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Hamton Environmental Services Ltd
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Five Acre Wood School
- Associated Asphalt
- Benenden Hospital
- Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
- Royal British Legion Industries
- Ashford Borough Council
- Laing O’Rourke
- Plumpton College
Work highlights
- Successfully represented and defended Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in litigation involving five claims against multiple respondents, ten appeals and tens of thousands of emails from the claimant.
- Assisted with the employment aspects of the sale of global company, Take 1 TV to Verbit, expanding its presence in Europe.
- Successfully represented Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) in the widely reported case of Ibrahim v MTW which has clarified the law in relation to the payment of bank/temporary workers at times when their ability to work via a temporary work bank was suspended.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Catherine Daw