Rradar acts for clients across a range of sectors and is experienced in a breadth of employment matters, particularly Employment Tribunal claims. Toni Haynes manages the Leeds-based team and works on contentious matters, with experience defending complex claims in the Employment Tribunal. Janine Lawton and Tom Bernard are skilled in defending businesses against a range of employment issues, including allegations of discrimination and whistleblowing.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Janine Lawton handled our difficult employment case with efficiency and decency, was prompt and polite when dealing with my queries, and refused to be flustered by events.’

  • ‘The employment team is very strong and comparable in terms of quality and size of any large commercial law firm.'

  • ‘Rradar is head and shoulders above other firms when it comes to employment law and client care. The people are knowledgeable and engaged. They are a safe pair of hands when it comes to entrusting them with the defence of a case.’

  • ‘Having worked regularly with Janine Lawton, I always find her to be highly diligent and forensic in her approach without losing sight of commercial pragmatism.’

  • ‘Not only is there strength in numbers with this team, but there is also strength in skills. It has a broad range of clients and handles all manner of employment claims.’

  • ‘The team is excellent. It provides a friendly and knowledgeable service.’

  • ‘Toni Haynes is a very astute solicitor, giving clients practical, commercial and sensible advice. She has a great feel for a case and is always able to see the wood for the trees.’

Key clients

  • Tydd St Mary Parish Council
  • The Forward Trust
  • YMCA Milton Keynes
  • South Norwood Conservative Club
  • Stevens Equipment Rental

Other key lawyers

Toni Haynes, Tom Bernard, Janine Lawton