Su Apps
Ashfords LLPAshfords LLP provides clients with support across the full range of employment and HR needs. Its expertise includes immigration, redundancies and restructurings and the team often represents clients before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and the Employment Tribunal in complex claims. Following the retirement of Charles Pallot in May 2023, Bristol’s Stephen Moore solely leads the practice in which Exeter-based Su Apps stands out for her expertise in a variety of areas including TUPE. Clients in the health sector regularly turn to Kirsty Cooke, whose experience sits at the intersection of business immigration and employment; she is also active from the firm’s Exeter office.
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Testimonials
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‘There is an excellent balance amongst the team in terms of experience and more junior colleagues are evidently well-supported by their seniors.’
‘Ellen Parker is very thorough, sensible in her advice to clients and her instructions are always well-prepared.’
‘It has been great to work with Ellen Parker in particular. She provides excellent instructions and is very proactive. She is also extremely approachable and it has been a pleasure to work with her.’
‘The Exeter office of Ashfords is a very strong employment team, headed by Stephen Moore. They are an excellent choice for specialist advice on all areas of industrial relations and discrimination.’
‘They have good knowledge of employment law and a good client base.’
‘I have worked with Emily Bowden on a case recently and she was very thorough in her preparation.’
‘Excellent team. Professional, knowledgeable and provide clear and practical advice. There is always someone available to pick things up at short notice.’
'Ashfords LLP provide a friendly and personal legal service.'
Key clients
- Multiverse Group Limited
- Ocado Group Limited
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Green Machine SW Limited
- Roald Dahl Story Company Limited
- STEF Langdons Limited
- Simpkin Edwards
- Indegno UK Limited
- Nanusens Limited
- Rathlin Energy UK Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Multiverse Group Limited in relation to performance, disciplinary and sickness absence issues, as well as in relation to employees working from overseas locations and collective redundancies.
- Advised The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on all contentious and non-contentious employment and business immigration law matters.
- Provided daily employment and immigration advice and support to Ocado’s HR and management team through its internal query platform.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Moore