Torque Law LLP
More informationTorque Law LLP has niche expertise in executive departures, advising both high-profile executives and employers on the relevant issues, both regionally and nationally, from York. Practice head Emma Whiting employs her ‘top-class, pragmatic perspective' to these mandates, and has worked for notable employers on a number of contentious matters, including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. Tiggy Clifford handles a similar caseload, working across senior-level departures and contentious mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Attention to detail and tailoring the advice in a very personal way.'
- 'Their commitment is breath-taking. Also, their levels of empathy and understanding for the challenges and injustices being faced have been a fantastic support for us. The team are there for you and each other no matter what.'
- 'Excellent level of partner service and practical advice.'
- 'Tiggy Clifford was practical and pragmatic, and crunched through to the key points quickly and without over labouring the minor ones.'
- 'The Torque team comes with big-firm experience, but from an agile, personalised and highly cost-efficient platform.'
- 'Emma Whiting has masses of experience acting for both corporates as well as individuals, so is able to bring a top-class and pragmatic perspective to issues which can quickly become intractable.'
- 'As a boutique specialist practice, Torque is a standout in the employment law field. Both Tiggy Clifford and Emma Whiting are well-respected and extremely knowledgeable in the area of employment law and have a great following. The firm is pragmatic and looks at ways of problem solving outside litigation which appeals to me as a fan of ADR and workplace mediation.'
- 'A highly personable team who are always on hand to help. There is a real sense of a personal touch to the way Torque support and engage.'
Key clients
- Alvar Financial Services Limited
- David Pelter
- Anglo American Woodsmith Limited
- Sofina Foods
- Emerald Publishing Group
- Saint Catherine’s Hospice
- Greenray Turbine Solutions
- Bartoline Limited
- Stage One Creative Services Limited
- York Racecourse
- Northpoint Wellbeing Limited
- Belmont Green Finance Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for David Pelter in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in relation to a high-profile direct age discrimination claim regarding the cessation of PHI benefits.
- Defended Alvar Financial Services Limited successfully in an application for interim relief brought by a former employee against.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Whiting, Tiggy Clifford