Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP offers employment law expertise across Hull, York and the wider Yorkshire region. The team is led by Jonathan Dale, who has particular strength in redundancy processes, TUPE and tribunal defence, especially in the logistics and shipping sectors. Gillian Markland has experience in both private and public sector mandates, regularly advising on complex restructuring and corporate support matters. Nick Fraser provides support on pensions-related issues and fixed-fee employment advice.
Employment: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Practice head(s):
Jonathan Dale
Other key lawyers:
Gillian Markland; Nick Fraser
Testimonials
‘The Employment team at Andrew Jackson are highly responsive and are able to advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. They have developed a very good understanding of our business and our appetite for risk.’
‘I have developed a very good professional working relationship with Jonathan Dale in the Employment Team. I trust his advice, and he is able to provide no nonsense, considered explanations when needed. He has often gone above and beyond to help meet our requirements and is extremely reliable.’
‘Hands-on mentality and very client-oriented approach.’
‘Jonathan Dale has excellent negotiation skills besides his ample experience in labour law.’
‘Friendly and understanding.’
Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Wilkin Chapman Rollits’ employment team, now one of the largest in the region, has continued to develop following the integration of the two well-regarded practices. Oliver Tasker, head of the team, advises on a broad range of employment matters, with particular experience in the food sector, while Ed Heppel remains a key figure, handling TUPE and complex restructuring work. Teresa Thomas and Caroline Neadley both have extensive experience in contentious and strategic matters, including discrimination claims and senior-level exits. The education sector remains a core focus, with the work led by Katie Davies and Tom Martin. Lucy Trynka and Nicola Evans are also noted for their contributions.
Practice head(s):
Oliver Tasker
Other key lawyers:
Ed Heppel; Teresa Thomas; Caroline Neadley; Katie Davies; Tom Martin; Lucy Trynka; Nicola Evans
Testimonials
‘Just excellent service and communication.’
‘They did a great job, they were available when ever we needed them and they navigated a sensitive issue extremely well.’
‘I dealt with Ed Heppel. Ed was excellent, not only in his advice but in the way he gave it. His interventions allowed our Board to reach the right decision without it becoming a battle between board members. His calmness, clarity and “political awareness were excellent.’
‘This practice works well as a Team to effectively support their clients.’
‘Ed Heppel provides clear and unambiguous legal advice. He appreciates the commercial and operational constraints faced by employers. The advice he provides is always realistic and he listens and takes into consideration the circumstances of the business at that particular point in time.’
‘Friendly, flexible, professional and extremely knowledgeable on any given topic.’
‘Very professional and always put you at ease with their warm friendly manner.’
‘The firm feels friendly and local but has significant expertise. We have needed to use them for several very challenging HR situations, and they have understood the challenges of dealing with these situations.’
Key clients
GCA Domestic Limited
Euro-Fit Systems Limited
Hilldales Residential Care Home Limited
RMS Trent Ports Limited
The Publishing Foundry Limited
T Soanes & Son (Poultry) Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted CM Agriculture Limited and Poultry Handling Solutions Limited with obtaining favourable settlement terms in injunctive proceedings against an ex-employee who had mis-used personal information.
Bridge Employment Law
Bridge Employment Law fields a team of employment law specialists praised by clients for their ‘outstanding service and guidance‘. The group covers all aspects of employment law, and additionally benefits from the incorporation of HR professionals able to assist employers in onsite work. Jointly leading the team are founding partner Lee Stephens, who has over 25 years’ experience in the practice area, David Rogers, whose practice covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, and Georgina Thomas. Thomas leads on business immigration, discrimination cases, and work in the education sector.
Practice head(s):
Lee Stephens; David Rogers; Georgina Thomas
Other key lawyers:
Shaun Pinchbeck; Emma Grace
Testimonials
‘Bridge provide outstanding service and guidance for employers. As a client we can easily access our dedicated partner who knows our business, our people and our challenges. We have worked with them for over 10 years, and they have guided us to 100% successful outcomes wherever they have been involved.’
‘David Rogers understands our business, its culture, constraints and its people so this works very well when collaborating on matters where we require legal support.’
‘Lee Stephens is brilliant with clients and excellent with technical law. He always has a focus on all the clients’ interests, whether financial, practical, or legal, and on the clients’ wider picture.’
‘The team is excellent overall. There is a great blend of experience throughout. Each individual is proactive, knowledgeable, and pragmatic.’
‘Bridge Employment Law is a fantastic support service for us, they are prompt, they are friendly and extremely approachable, we have a great relationship with them, this is what you need when you require legal advice for your business.’
‘We have had experience with previous firms, but Bridge employment law are way above the companies that we have used. We have a real relationship with them professionally, they don’t make you feel inferior, they are at the end of the phone/email, they go above and beyond to help, I personally feel. Georgina is our go to for advice and support, and she is fantastic.’
‘Bridge has taken the legal assistance and advice to a different level, where it’s always open and precise advice given, and we are made aware of the choices available to us. At the same time, the team always share what those choices mean in simple English. Bridge takes the stress out of legal matters fully.’
‘Our experience with Bridge Employment Law has been fantastic, particularly Shaun Pinchbeck, he is direct and supportive, always looking at what it is we want to achieve and then directing the best way for us to achieve this.’
Work highlights
Barrass Whiting
Barrass Whiting advises employers on the full range of employment law matters, with a particular focus on complex issues typically escalated from internal HR teams. Led by Nicola Barrass and Lee Whiting, the team frequently assists with disputes involving post-termination restrictions, confidentiality issues, and TUPE. The firm is also regularly instructed in employee competition matters requiring urgent pre-action steps or High Court applications.
Practice head(s):
Nicola Barrass; Lee Whiting
Testimonials
‘Flexible approach, down to earth advice with clients’ best interests always at the heart.’
‘Lee Whiting & Nicola Barrass – no nonsense, practical advice at all times. Both are at the very top of their game in terms of knowledge and ability to advise across the full spectrum of employment law.’
‘Both Lee Whiting and Nicola Barrass are not only employment law experts, but they work with our firm very much as trusted partners. Their advice is practical, and their range of possible actions based on their advice is always spot on. They are very ‘human’ lawyers!’
rradar
rradar’s employment team, led by Robin White, works mainly with clients in Leeds and Hull, providing advice on employment issues for managers and HR teams. The group handles tribunal cases with a focus on discrimination and whistleblowing issues, covering a variety of sectors including the charities, manufacturing, and education spaces. Team members Joshua Lee and Amy Pedersen-Young are also key names to note.
Practice head(s):
Robin White
Other key lawyers:
Joshua Lee; Amy Pedersen-Young
Testimonials
‘Very hard-working, client-friendly and technically good.’
‘Amy Pedersen-Young is on top of her game – efficient, client-friendly and knows the law.’
‘Joshua Lee is hard-working, approachable and technically good.’
‘A very client focused team, providing an excellent service from SMEs right up to larger businesses.’
‘The individuals are always very easy to work with.’
‘The team is knowledgeable and easy to work with. It is prompt, efficient and supportive.’
‘Knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and prompt.’
‘Rradar are local leaders dealing with national cases. They are keen and enthusiastic to increase their reputation for excellence in all they do. They provide a comprehensive holistic suite of services to clients.’