Burges Salmon LLP's robust team is experienced handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, particularly in regards to TUPE transfers, Employment Tribunal representation, and compliance audits. The practice acts for a diverse clientele, including blue-chip corporates and major public sector entities, while being the first point of contact for a host of companies in the financial services sector. Adrian Martin leads the team, in which Chris Seaton is a key name for a wide variety of work such as senior executive terminations, trade union relations, and internal investigations. James Green‘s prowess lies in advising financial services clients.
Testimonials
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‘Agility, responsiveness and good technical abilities. The team is truly business-oriented.’
‘A highly capable employment team with great depth of experience. Pragmatic, innovative and focused on delivering solutions, the Burges Salmon employment team has embedded itself into our business for well over a decade and is recognised as a true extension of the internal labour law team. A real business partner.’
‘A fantastic employment team embedding client-focused acumen into expertise on the law.’
‘One of the best employment teams in the country; they are at the top of their game. Adrian Martin leads by example. There is strength and depth to the team, and a never-ending crop of new talent coming up the ranks.’
‘Adrian Martin is a visionary leader developing a supportive culture.’
‘In our dealings with the team, I have found the tone of advice to compare very favourably with other firms. While comprehensive and pragmatic, it has been appreciated that substantive advice takes a view on a potential issue, rather than merely providing hypothetical risks.’
‘The individuals are appreciated primarily for their ability to understand the commercial drivers behind decisions and the human, as well as the business aspect to all advice.’
‘All of the team invests time in knowing the business and the individuals who are commissioning them.’
Key clients
- Babcock International Group plc
- Thomson Reuters
- John Lewis Partnership/Waitrose
- FirstGroup plc
- Bank of Ireland
- The Crown Estate
- Spire Healthcare Group plc
- Reiss
- Ofgem
- HS1
- The Racecourse Association
- Unispace
- University of Bristol
- PGA European Tour
- Government Legal Department
- Transport for Wales
- TCR Group
- Scottish Building Society
- Affinity Water
- Optegra
- UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Royal Horticultural Society
- Sterlite Technologies
- Progressive Energy Limited
- Imperva UK Limited
- Food and Drink Federation
- Sport England
- Government Property Agency
- Ordnance Survey
- Apetito
- Moncler
- Ofcom
- Campden BRI
- Aura Power
- SS Great Britain Trust
- Universitas 21
- European Energy UK Ltd
- Tempest Photography
Work highlights
- Advised the client on the employment aspects of the procurement process across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assisted Babcock International Group with the full-range of employment and HR issues.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adrian Martin