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Employment Law

There are two leading independent guides to UK law firms. The Legal 500 and Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession. Both publications carry out extensive research to ensure that rankings and editorial comments are fair and objective.

Turbervilles is recommended in the Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession as a leading firm for employment law. Here is what the latest editions say about Turbervilles:

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession states:

'Part of a full-service employment firm, the team here has attracted praise for its advice on compromise agreements, contractor contracts, employee contracts, redundancies and constructive dismissal exercises. Clients appreciate the team's skills at risk analysis. Clients praise the personal touch of Marc Jones, who impresses by getting to know his clients' business needs. Robert Dixon is singled out for providing clear and precise business-related advice.' (2009)

'In a competitive market, this firm's commitment to client service has attracted a healthy client list, which includes big names in the aviation and construction industries. Most of the group's high-profile litigation is carried out by Marc Jones, whose major strengths lie in terminations, restrictive covenants and tribunal claims. Robert Dixon is also adroit in matters relating to boardroom disputes and TUPE issues. He was recently instructed in several widely reported court of appeal cases relating to unfair dismissal.' (2008)

The Legal 500 states:

'Turbervilles has a "tenacious litigator" in former barrister Marc Jones, while the team "provides clear and concise instructions in good time".' (2009)

'Robert Dixon and former barrister Marc Jones are recommended in a Turbervilles team, which provides "exceptional employment advice", and is "approachable, easily available by telephone and flexible about meeting arrangements".' (2008)

Turbervilles' employment solicitors in Uxbridge, Slough, Maidenhead and Chorleywood offer a wealth of experience in all areas of employment law, including amongst others:

• dismissal
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• redundancy
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• employment tribunals
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• compromise agreements
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Turbervilles' reputation has been built on acting for employers and employees at all levels, including representing a number of clients in reported cases.

All Turbervilles' employment solicitors are members of the Employment Lawyers Association.

At the outset, working arrangements will be established that meet your needs. You will always know what to do and who to contact.

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