Laura McMaster
CrippsThe ‘very professional but equally approachable’ team at Cripps is experienced in handling employment litigation across courts and tribunals and boasts cross-border experience, attracting an array of international clients, including HNW individuals and business owners. The Tunbridge Wells-based practice is led by Camilla Beamish who ’provides excellent support and timely advice’, including general advisory work and tribunal litigation, to both employers and employees across a range of sectors, with particular focus in shareholder and director disputes and restrictive covenants. Laura McMaster, who joined the team following the recent merger with PDT Solicitors, is described as ‘a highly qualified lawyer who listens to the client’.
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Testimonials
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‘Camilla Beamish provides excellent support and timely advice.'
‘Laura McMaster has got a very personable, customer-oriented approach. A highly qualified lawyer who listens to the client.’
‘Very practical advice with a clear explanation.’
‘Very down to earth on a personal level combined with technical skills.’
‘Cripps understand our business. They are interested in our challenges and so are able to work with us to craft solutions that work for the business.’
‘I value the pragmatism that our contacts in the Employment Team at Cripps provide. They listen to what we want to achieve, what our risk appetite might be and work to provide options that work whilst helping us protect our business.’
'Very professional but equally approachable and pro-active company.’
‘Camilla Beamish, very approachable, explains in everyday language, and guides you through the minefields!'
Key clients
- New Romney Holiday Park Limited
- The Trustees of Yateley Manor School
- Richemon SAS
- Shareholders of Easistore Limited
- Carine Rautureau
- Shareholders of Magnus Search Ltd
- Safic-Alcan UK Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for the Easistore group and its shareholders on a substantial group reorganisation and subsequent successful sale of the group to Midco Enterprise Limited.
- Advised Richemon SAS, headquartered in Bordeaux, France, on its acquisition of BREC (Holdings) Limited.
- Advised the Trustees of Yateley Manor School in relation to the sale of the business and assets of the school to Inspired Learning Group.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Camilla Beamish