Paul Stokey
Shoosmiths LLPShoosmiths LLP‘s team covers a wide range of employment work and has strong capabilities in Employment Tribunal litigation. Paul Stokey leads the national employment team and has significant expertise in defending corporate companies against large-scale claims, particularly regarding matters of equal pay. Phil Crowe leads the regional team and has specialist experience in advising on sensitive matters regarding the defence of worker status, gig economy claims and multiple high-profile union cases.
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‘The team have always taken the time to get a good understanding of who we are and what we do.’
‘Our adviser is always very patient and takes the time to understand our issue in the context of our organisation and sector. He also has experience as a trustee and can often help us communicate issues effectively and appropriately with our board.'
'Advice is always very quick, balanced and open.'
Key clients
- The Constellation Automotive Group
- Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC
- Boots PLC
- We Buy Any Car Limited
- Cinch Cars Limited
- Marshalls Motor Group
- Vaultex UK Limited
- Next PLC
- Wienerberger Limited
- My Dentist Group Limited
- A1 Comms Limited
- McGill & Partners
- Commercial Estates Group Limited
- Canal & Rivers Trust
- Baglioni (UK) Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Boots PLC as its sole external employment law provider.
- Preventing Unite the Union seeking to force recognition on BCA Automotive Limited.
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Paul Stokey, Phil Crowe