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Gateley Legal

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Gateley Legal operates a broad practice across a range of sectors, including logistics, financial services, rail, air, construction, engineering, and charities, and the group works with corporate clients locally, nationally, and abroad. Paul Ball heads the practice in Leeds, providing ‘sound, commercial and pragmatic advice’ for a range of clients, with discrimination, business transfers, and in-house client training being areas of particular activity.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Paul is the go-to person in Leeds for commercial employment advice. Paul has a vast array of experience in the area and his pragmatic approach is valued by clients and other lawyers. Paul is the go-to person for me if I have an issue or question and he is always happy to help; working collaboratively with other professionals is a strength.'
  • 'The team are pragmatic, responsive and wise. Their advice is excellent and straightforward. Much of their work is for corporates but they have also been very helpful and equally attentive to individuals, which differentiates them from many in the employment market.'
  • 'Paul Ball, the head of the practice, is particularly good. Despite his seniority, he’s always super responsive. He has well-placed and high confidence in his team if he’s not around. He never leaves you hanging.'
  • 'The practice is extremely pragmatic. The team listen to concerns and quickly come up with pragmatic solutions that are well-thought-out, risk assessed, commercial and explained well in plain English. Team members are available when required and alternative contacts are provided proactively. When urgent matters arise, I don't have any problems in getting through to someone and this is enormously reassuring.'
  • 'A stand out partner is Paul Ball. He is clear, concise, warm and engaging. He is exceptional. He gets to the crux of matters quickly and offers sound, commercial and pragmatic advice. I can't recommend him strongly enough.'

Key clients

  • Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group
  • Wabtec Rail Limited
  • Leeds Bradford Airport Limited
  • Deep Sea Electronics Limited
  • Sue Ryder
  • Loram UK Limited
  • StepChange

Work highlights

  • Advised Remedy Healthcare Solutions on an IR35 and worker/employment status audit.
  • Advised a rail sector client on resolutions to an industrial dispute and challenging the unions about the behaviour of people on the picket line.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Ball