Gunnercooke LLP is noted for its breadth of practice, and acts for both employers and employees on the full range of employment matters at a national and global level. Jo Tindall and Joan Pettingill have extensive experience regarding high-level, strategic and complex employment matters, while Mini Setty advises both large and small businesses, and Angela Brumpton has significant experience in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims at the Employment Tribunal. Ed Jenneson is especially knowledgeable on the Equality Act and collective disputes involving trade unions, while Paul Menham is particularly noted for his work on employment matters related to the education sector.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Gunnercooke has a culture of 'going the extra mile' to understand their client's business and their client's requirements before providing clear and precise advice.’

  • ‘Knowledge to the highest standard, industry-leading, and you can rely on them to be up-to-date with the latest legal changes and to stay ahead of the trend.’

  • ‘Mini Setty is exceptional. Her legal knowledge is of the highest standard. However, she is also very easy to work with, down-to-earth, and has a good sense of humour! She is very good at understanding business commercial decisions and guiding us through legal best practices. I would highly recommend Mini specifically to any business looking for specialist employment law support.’

  • ‘The Gunnercooke model is the future of legal advice. The lawyers are responsive, helpful and skilled in the work they offer. We receive advice from an experienced partner every time.’

  • ‘Ed Jenneson is a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer with unrivalled expertise in employment law. What makes Ed stand out from the norm is his clear, concise, and responsive advice. Ed quickly gets to the root of the issue and provides advice quickly that is incredibly easy to understand. In a very short space of time, Ed has got to know our organisation and has quickly understood the issues we face, often beyond the immediate question we are asking.’

  • ‘Mini Setty's knowledge of my industry and my company has been very productive. She is always ready to answer a simple query or take on a large case. The administration team at Gunnercooke should also be mentioned for their professional processes. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gunnercooke to other businesses looking for a professional and effective company.’

  • ‘The Gunnercooke team come with great knowledge, professionalism and pragmatism, as well as great strategic and commercial insight. The team are always available and accessible, which is definitely a benefit when seeking advice.'

  • ‘The fact that the team bring a real commercial insight is important to us. Advice is always of good quality, and Jo Tindall is particularly easy to work with.’

Key clients

  • Sir Robert McAlpine Limited
  • Tetra Tech plc
  • Trupanion Inc
  • Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
  • Cliff College
  • Premier Technical Services Group Limited
  • Halton Housing
  • St Gemma’s Hospice
  • Rolls-Royce SMR Limited
  • Tristar Foods Limited
  • Lomond Group

Work highlights

  • Representing UK construction company Sir Robert McAlpine Limited as its exclusive employment adviser.
  • Advising Rolls-Royce SMR Limited on all employment-related issues.
  • Representing Cliff College in defending a claim of religious discrimination and unfair dismissal brought by an evangelical Christian lecturer who was dismissed after tweeting about homosexuals “invading” the church.

Other key lawyers

Jo Tindall, Mini Setty, Angela Brumpton, Joan Pettingill, Ed Jenneson, Paul Menham