England - South West • Employment
Michelmores LLP
The employment practice at Michelmores LLP handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with sector specialisms in the education, health, retail, corporate and police authority fields. The firm’s immigration offering has been growing rapidly under the leadership of Philip Barth. The overall team is led by James Baker, who is noted for dealing with complex investigations and high-profile discrimination and whistleblowing tribunal litigation. Other notable individuals include Andrew Tobey and Rachael Lloyd, who was promoted to partner in May 2023.
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‘Available whenever a crisis hits, not just during office hours and not only 'with reasonable notice'. A varied team that together cover a broad and interconnected understanding of all elements of employment law across each sector. They learn from each other and their collective experiences, and they help us to learn and grow as employers too.’
‘James Baker is simply exceptional. His knowledge is unrivalled. He is available whenever you need him to be and can always be relied upon for support and expertise. His advice is always tailored not only to the individual case at hand but also the wider strategic needs and vision of the organisation.'
‘Bethan Jones is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable, however the key aspect I really like is the clear and practical advice I get to any of the HR issues we have faced. For me this is invaluable.’
‘Rachael Lloyd and Matt Warren have been fantastic lawyers to work with. Their advise is always concise, clear and very business oriented.’
‘Always focused upon finding a solution that meets our needs.’
‘James Baker makes you feel like you are his only client. He is attentive and ensures you are able to achieve your goals whilst providing clarity surrounding any risks that may be associated with a course of action.’
‘The team have a strong understanding of the sector I work in, and a full awareness of our company policies. They have a pragmatic and timely approach, and are a pleasure to work with.’
‘I work with Siobhan Murphy regularly and find her approachable and proactive, she has a full understanding of the work we are doing with her, and her knowledge base and pragmatic approach, particularly in relation to our sector, is much appreciated.'
Key clients
- Marylebone Cricket Club (Lords)
- AXA PPP
- Burrington Estates
- St Austell Brewery
- J Chandler & Company
- Hawksmoor Investments
- Bandvulc Tyres
- Wilton Bradley Retail Group
- LiveScore Group
- First Databank
- Photo-Me International plc
- Macdoch Group
- British Beer & Pub Association
- Otter Brewery Limited
- Wild Planet Trust (Group of Zoological Parks)
- Jurassic Fibre Limited
- Haynes Publishing Group plc
- Relyon Beds Limited
- Mint Velvet Fashions
- Seasalt fashion
- Mole Valley Farmers
- Landmark Information Group
- Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Northern Devon Healthcare Trust
- NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group
- Forthglade Foods Limited
- British Limousin Cattle Society Limited
- South West Ambulance NHS Trust
- Succession Group
- CDS (Superstores International) Limited
- Tokyo Electron Limited
Work highlights
- Represented the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in a disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments claim.
- Represented Academies Enterprise Trust in a race and disability discrimination, victimisation and harassment claim brought against the client by an assistant principal.
- Acted for a substantial regionally-based mental health charity and care home operator in disciplinary proceedings taken against one of its senior mental health nurses relating to patient drug administration misuse and patient mistreatment.
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Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Baker