Ward Hadaway LLP works across a wide range of sectors and has particular experience advising on large-scale restructurings and redundancies, TUPE transfers and highly sensitive employment matters. Harmajinder Hayre is the national head of employment, who advises board directors regarding strategy and assists with matters such as restructures and complex grievances, often with a discrimination and whistleblowing element. Edward Nuttman leads a team of lawyers that defend Employment Tribunal claims nationally for a number of transport clients. Flora Mewies heads up the immigration unit, advising on a wide range of related employment matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Ward Hadaway was very clear, concise, and communicative from the moment I first talked to them to the moment the work was finished.'

  • 'They had excellent knowledge in relation to employment law and gave me very clear practical and highly valued advice in a way that I could understand it.’
  • ‘Flora Mewies was exceptional. If she was unable to speak when I called or emailed, she always reverted very quickly and went beyond my expectations in responding. She provided very clear practical advice throughout and was very happy to give her opinion on the most appropriate strategy whenever asked.'

  • ‘We have been using the services of Ward Hadaway for a number of years, and they have developed a deep understanding of our business and our needs. Therefore, their responses are immediate and always appropriate and useful.’

  • ‘We have developed a close business relationship with Harmajinder Hayre and his highly competent team. His team are well briefed on our requirements and respond quickly and appropriately.’

  • ‘We've found the approach taken by the employment team at Ward Hadaway to be extremely valuable in providing a critical assessment of the merits of employment claims. Their practical and balanced approach has ensured that the handling of claims has been reasoned, proportionate and focused on achieving the best outcome.’

  • ‘Smart and friendly approach from Ward Hadaway, they have the ability to ensure that you feel like you are one team with them. I'm not the customer; they're part of my team, and we work on issues together. We problem-solve together to find a solution; nothing is too much for them.’

  • ‘Edward Nuttman is honest in his appraisal of the situation, and his transparency is vital, yet he has the ability to always be a part of my team. You know that he is with you every step and has your best interests. I trust him completely.’

Key clients

  • Turner & Townsend Ltd
  • Livin Housing
  • Weir Minerals PLC
  • Grosvenor Integrated Facilities Management Ltd
  • Go North West Ltd
  • DNATA
  • Port of London Port Authority
  • St. Johns Ambulance
  • RATP Group
  • Stagecoach

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Harmajinder Hayre

Other key lawyers

Edward Nuttman, Flora Mewies