Employment for employees

We have been working with the Leathes Prior Employment Team for 5 years. They have helped us with contract initiations, employee grievances, staff restructuring, and general HR support. Throughout our time working together they have been efficient, highly reactive, and respectful of our company's needs. I truly feel that the LP team is part of the DMD team after working so closely together over the years. We can't recommend them enough and we would like to give a special thanks to Sarah Appleton for her devotion to our account and brutal honesty when it's needed, as us as customers aren't always right.

It’s not a helpline, it’s a lifeline.

My confidence in the outcome was never in doubt as you guys are great, both in the preparation and the execution. I really enjoy working with you for your professionalism and your humour, both go a long way so thanks again.

We have been working with the Leathes Prior Employment Team for 5 years. They have helped us with contract initiations, employee grievances, staff restructuring, and general HR support. Throughout our time working together they have been efficient, highly reactive, and respectful of our company's needs. I truly feel that the LP team is part of the DMD team after working so closely together over the years. We can’t recommend them enough and we would like to give a special thanks to Sarah Appleton for her devotion to our account and brutal honesty when it’s needed, as us as customers aren’t always right!

Harriet is a fantastic lawyer. She is incredibly knowledgeable but also kind. She was extremely responsive, kept me up to date and went out of her way to make sure I was OK. A true champion of mental health and so understanding of the impact being involved in contentious issues, particularly employment ones, can have. Dan also seamlessly stepped in when Harriet was on annual leave and I always felt I was in good hands. Everyone expects their lawyer to know the law but sadly what isn’t a given is compassion, value for money and a personal touch. Harriet (and Dan) gave me that and I am very grateful.

We honestly could not have got through the year without your help.

Dan Chapman is the best solicitor I've ever worked with. We've used him for years.

When I needed expert legal advice and help with an employment issue, Dan and Harriet of Leathes Prior helped me with understanding, kindness and professionalism, dealing with and resolving the matter. I thank them with all sincerity for their excellent work.

I just wanted to say thank you for all your support and guidance throughout this process. I really appreciate the time you both took to review the agreement, explain everything clearly, and ensure the amendments were handled properly, especially given the short timeframe involved. You turned everything around incredibly quickly and were both so professional and supportive throughout. Your help made the whole process much smoother and gave me confidence that everything was in order. Many thanks again for your assistance.

Tia was quick, efficient, and really attentive throughout. I always felt listened to and kept informed. I’m very grateful for their help and would happily recommend them.

Leathes Prior treats every client and every problem individually and takes the time to listen and learn about each client in order to give relevant, practical and correct advice. The firm has a diverse client base in Norfolk that includes SMEs and national employers, as well as employees.

The Employment Team has an expanding reputation with Dan Chapman noted for his speed, efficiency and thoroughness and his Tribunal appearances.

Thank you so much for all of Hannah and Sarah’s help – “super-sonic efficient team”!! We are so grateful for everything Leathes Prior do to help us – really appreciated!

Dan Chapman has a stellar reputation in the county and leads a team of four in which associate and ‘extremely able advocate’ Gareth Stevens is ‘particularly good at making clients feel at ease and coming up with solutions they can understand and move forward with’. Sarah Appleton and Harriet Howes are also recommended.

Dan Chapman is straight to the point, prompt, professional and his advice is always relevant. The Employment Team is assertive, commercial and on top of their game and Dan Chapman is a leading individual in East Anglia.

Advises national clients across a wide range of employment issues, with notable experience at the Employment Tribunal.

Just a note to thank you for your robust advice, your patience and approachable attitude which made the nasty experience of redundancies a lot easier.

A tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience, provides a brilliantly cohesive service and has demonstrated a capacity to undertake highly complex work.

They are a very good firm - I highly recommend them.

Thank you so much for taking the time to come and deliver the workshop today. I really enjoyed it. It’s always great to have a refresher.

This professional and experienced team offers a level of client service that is as close to faultless as could be achieved.

I really do appreciate your support and advice during what has been a very unsettling and stressful time. Having you there beside me has been a massive boost in helping me to see through what seemed a pretty thick fog at times.

Advise national clients across a wide range of employment issues, with notable experience at the Employment Tribunal. Noted also to act for a diverse spectrum of employers, including those in the sport, education and franchising sectors.

Leathes Prior acts for a large number of large employers across East Anglia, though it has a particularly strong presence in Norfolk. The practice led by Dan Chapman is known for its Employment Tribunal advocacy. Partner Sarah Appleton is recommended for complex TUPE and redundancy matters.

Leathes Prior is one of the big players in employment disputes in East Anglia. Tough fighter Dan Chapman is a household name in high-value matters. It is hard to find someone who is so capable and prepared to fight hard.