England - South West • Employment
Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP
Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP fields a team of employment lawyers capable of assisting both employees and employers with a range of matters. The practice receives instruction from clients operating across the gamut of industry sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, education and charity. Kate Brooks heads up the practice; she regularly handles employment tribunal litigation and works closely with the firm’s commercial property team to assist with the employment law aspects of corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘There was a dedicated partner/junior team working on the case I was instructed in, who were contactable and reachable at all reasonable times and dealt with everything in a professional, prompt and sensible manner. The team were live to the issues in the case and receptive to my advice.'
'I felt the client had a great level of dedication and support in relation to the case.’
‘Kate Brooks and Rebecca Bennett were both dedicated to the case and supportive to the client. They were extremely accessible in terms of keeping in touch and in contact, and dealt with everything which arose promptly, professionally and sensibly.'
Key clients
- Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
- Skechers USA Ltd
- Old Dairy Farm Nursery
- Glow Green Limited
- Christchurch Housing Association
- Dorset Wildlife Trust
- Quantum Marketing UK Limited
- Eco Sustainable Solutions
- Ecosafe Group
Work highlights
- Advising Skechers USA on employment and HR matters on a retainer basis.
- Advised the Old Dairy Farm Nursery on issues relating to its launch, namely the preparation of all employment contracts for directors, managers and bank staff, and assisted with the development of company policies.
- Successfully represented Glow Green in a claim for automatic unfair dismissal.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Brooks