Freeths LLP has strong capabilities in the technology, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, delivering a breadth of employment advice. Tom Draper leads the employment team in Sheffield; he is experienced in a range of employment matters, from advising on TUPE transfers and complex reorganisations to defending employers against allegations of discrimination and whistleblowing. Toby Pochron predominantly provides advice to businesses, with a particular focus on managing employee issues such as defending Employment Tribunal claims, and handling restructurings and executive dismissals.
Testimonials
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‘Availability and reliability are what I can say about Tom Draper. He is knowledgeable and will provide guidance, which has helped us. He is very open and honest.’
‘We get a personalised service tailored to our business, and it feels like everyone in the team knows our business. Everyone is highly professional. As a team, they keep you updated on changes to employment law and best practices.'
‘Tom Draper is a highly dedicated professional who delivers exceptional service. Tom ensures that he explains things to us and gives us a range of options, including the risks and benefits of each option.’
‘Professional, knowledgeable, quick to respond but with a friendly and approachable touch.'
‘Pragmatic and results focused. The Freeths Sheffield employment team has taken the time to understand our organisation and deliver a service acting as a true business partner, so much so that I view them as an extension of my core operation rather than a third-party service provider.'
‘Toby Pochron is knowledgeable, confident, and friendly when supporting and advising. Working with Toby helps us make business decisions much quicker and understand our options and potential risks. I always feel reassured when I speak to Toby, which gives me the confidence to take action.’
‘The employment team has helped us navigate a variety of HR issues that have arisen within our company. We’re an SME without a full-time HR internal resource, so we look to the team for support when an issue emerges. The advice we’ve received has been excellent, very practical, and clearly lays out the law for us.’
Key clients
- NG Bailey Group
- Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited
- Queenscourt Limited T/A QFM
- Sheffield City Council
- NTT Data UK Limited
- St Luke's Hospice
- AESSEAL PLC
- Ant Marketing Limited
- Progressive Care Limited
- Microlise PLC
- Cathelco Limited
- Inspired Villages Group
- Nimble Delivery Limited T/A Nimble Approach
- Tessian Limited
- Tutora Limited T/A Tutorful
- Red Engineering
- Blossom View Respite Unit Limited
- Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Limited T/A Ivy Care Homes
- Boynton Bros. & Hallam (Ranskill) Limited
- Abraham Moon & Sons Limited
- InfoTrack limited
- Equifinance Limited
- The Wolf Safety Lamp Company Limited
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Draper