England - South West • Employment

Wolferstans

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The team at Wolferstans is well versed in advising both employers and employees across a wide range of industry sectors. The practice specialises in advising clients on restrictive covenants, directors’ duties, relevant competition law issues, and TUPE transfers. Practice head James Twine is a seasoned tribunal advocate, and also has extensive experience delivering employment law support to businesses and schools throughout Devon and Cornwall.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team responds extremely quickly, efficiently and has a superb, fast grasp of all the issues. Their advice is sound, clear and thorough. They have been flexible in providing support over the phone, via video conferencing where necessary, and also face-to-face.'

  • ‘We have worked directly with James Twine and Steph Marsh. Both have been exceptional in their support for some tricky issues and their advice is provided with a clarity and a "layman's simplicity", meaning that we are able to understand straightaway what it is we are being told.'

  • ‘Wolferstans have a very client-centered approach to legal issues. They have provided us with employment support for a number of years and have always given us sound legal advice whilst having an understanding of the constraints and needs of our business.'

  • ‘The employment team at Wolferstans are very approachable and friendly; they offer advice and guidance on any legal matter however big or small providing the best solution for us. All the team is accessible and ready to assist with any questions we may have.'

  • 'Victoria Sargeant is exceptional - she has taken the time to understand the complexities of our business with the many different sectors we service. The advice and guidance we receive is always clear, concise and easy to follow, nothing is ever too much trouble.’
  • ‘James Twine is always honest and offers good advice and with a sense of humor and understanding on how difficult it can be for our members. Victoria Sargeant is great with the HR advice and helps to create that great team approach that Wolferstans gives.’

  • ‘The team is approachable and will listen, understand and communicate with me in a language I can interpret. Their response is always timely and the support they have provided us with goes above and beyond.’

  • ‘Mara Cunha is always upbeat, prompt, supportive and organised.'

Key clients

  • Theatre Royal Plymouth
  • Tor Bridge High School

Work highlights

  • Assisting Theatre Royal Plymouth with employment issues on an ongoing basis for over 10 years, with recent work including advising on the implications of the Harpur v Brazel decision on holiday pay.
  • Advising Tor Bridge High School on a range of employment law matters, including various performance management issues, attendance management procedures, and implementation of a change to terms and conditions for some staff.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Twine

Other key lawyers

Victoria Sargeant, Steph Marsh, Mara Cunha