BUSINESS SOLICITORS EMPLOYMENT LAW

Gary is head of the Employment Law Team at Tollers. He has a Masters Degree in Employment Law. He advises and represents a number of high profile clients locally and nationwide. Gary has undertaken numerous cases on behalf of clients many of which have had a national profile. He is a proactive advisor who is not only happy to act as a “fire-fighter” but also as a keen problem solver and manager of key issues affecting his client’s business.

Gary is a keen advocate and he represents his clients at all hearings up to and including appeals before the Employment Appeals Tribunal. He is extremely positive in respect of the advice he gives and is never afraid to take a novel approach in respect of his representation. As an example he was successful in prosecuting a contempt issue in the High Court in respect of a vexatious and persistent complainant who failed to give evidence at a disciplinary hearing for a Police force. This had the effect of not only resolving the immediate issue but also could be used in dealing with similar cases following that action.

Gary is member of the Employment Lawyers Association and is Chairman, Trustee and Company Secretary of Lakelands Hospice, Corby.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"The employment law advice I have received from Gary Tait has been concise, unambiguous and straightforward."
John Batty (Managing Director) - JMJ Bulk Packaging Limited

"Always very professional and a quality service."
G. Rouse - Chiltern Cold Storage Group Ltd.

Gemma qualified as a solicitor in March 2011 and has gained valuable experience across the firm's legal departments.  Gemma works in the firm's employment department.

Gemma has gained experience in our  wills, tax and estate planning department and our injury claims unit as a legal manager specialising in personal injury claims relating to road traffic accidents, employers liability, highway claims and occupiers liabilities.

In her spare time she enjoys swimming, going to the theatre and visiting new places.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"On visiting Tollers I found them very helpful and the information received was very clear and the instruction was very good. I would like to thank Tollers and personally Gemma Eason for the help in this matter the time which it happened was great as I rang one day and Gemma was over to Corby from Northampton the next day. The agreement needed some points amending and Gemma pointed this out straightaway. Your provisional approach is very good and I would have no hesitation in recommending your firm and Gemma personally. Thanks for your time and effort in bringing this matter to a close."
Mr. M. Connelly

"Very good all round service."
Client, Towcester

"All items of my case were explained very well to me and I was made to feel at ease in a relaxed atmosphere during which could have been a very traumatic experience for me. I would highly recommend your company to anyone requiring solicitor services."
Mr Bull, Kettering

Office: Northampton

Kathryn qualified as a solicitor in March 2011 and has gained valuable experience across the firm's legal departments.

Prior to taking up her training contract Kathryn worked as a legal manager within Toller's injury claims team acting on claims relating to road traffic accidents, employers liability, highway claims and occupiers liabilities. 

Kathryn enjoys reading, playing badminton and chasing her daughter around the park.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"I have used Tollers for many years and for a variety of matters and as always, found them to be extremely professional and thorough. I would like to express my total satisfaction with the service received and praise Kathryn Williams for her assistance in my latest dealings with Tollers. Not only is she a true representation of professionalism she maintained constant contact, informing of all scenarios as a result of any decision. I made and was totally supportive and dedicated to my case. A very personal service in a very professional manner."
Mr Pearce, Leics

"In my recent dealings with Tollers Solicitors, I found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Miss Williams explained everything to me in plain English and in doing so put me at ease. She was most helpful and courteous. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tollers Solicitors "
Marilyn Thorneycroft

Marie is an Associate in the Employment Team and specialises in employment law matters and advises and represents a number of high profile clients. Marie is based in Tollers Milton Keynes office.

Marie represents both employers and employees dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters and has substantial experience in dealing with all aspects of employment law.

Marie heads up the Charity team in Tollers and is also part of Tollers specialist team dealing with school academy conversions. Prior to joining Tollers, Marie trained and qualified with a leading national law firm and has also worked for the Commission for Racial Equality advising both Claimants and Respondents in respect of discrimination claims and policies and procedures.

Marie is a knowledgeable and experienced employment law specialist with a strong commercial perspective, who is able to provide straight forward, sound and strategic practical advice to clients. Marie has a background in advising and representing a diverse variety of clients including trade unions, local authorities, educational establishments (including schools, colleges and universities), and a huge variety of regional, national and multinational companies.

She is also a Trustee of charity Milton Keynes Women and Work and a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Office: Milton Keynes

Testimonial

"I have worked with Marie for some four years and during this period, I have had to deal with various situations from the very basic to the extremely challenging, where I have required sound current and practicable Employment Law advice. What I find most satisfying is Marie's understanding of our company culture and environment; and her ability to consider and take into account these matters when giving employment law advice and solutions. The service Marie has given is invaluable, and I highly recommend her as an expert in her field."
Elizabeth Beattie, HR Manager - Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)

Rebecca works alongside Gary Tait and the firm’s commercial and corporate department. She has experience of all areas of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious, including, TUPE and acquisitions, strike action, discrimination, breach of contract, dismissals, redundancies, compromise agreements, agency workers, commercial agents, the Bribery Act and academies. Rebecca advises the firm’s major clients and other businesses on employment issues and assisting them through the various processes and procedures, including Tribunal Claims. She also generally assists the department and is responsible for quality compliance, business development and team organization and supervises the department’s Trainee Solicitors.

Rebecca undertakes in house training for clients’ HR departments and has most recently been working closely with a large national company to train their managers and help review and improve the company’s HR processes and practices and also frequently presents series of free seminars to local business on changes to employment law, as well as areas that commonly cause employers concern. 

Rebecca is a keen advocate and often successfully represents the department’s high profile clients in the employment tribunals, taking responsibility for some of the department’s large client accounts. She speaks French and German and can advise on French and German employment law issues. Rebecca is often featured as an Employment Law guest on BBC Radio Northampton

Office: Northampton

Testimonial

"I have worked with Rebecca now for approximately 3 years. Rebecca not only gives me expert commercial advice on employment law she has become a virtual member of our HR team and a friend. Rebecca always makes herself available and never just gives us a text book answer. She has taken the time to really understand our business and will work with us to best resolve many complex situations. She is extremely pleasant to work with and quite unlike many employment lawyers I have worked with previously. All member of the team at Tollers are extremely personable and I wholeheartedly recommend both Rebecca and the entire team. "
Jenny Witchell, HR Business Partner Norbert Dentressangle

 Rachel joined the firm in 2009 following the completion of her Legal Practice Course. Rachel has spent 18 months working as the Legal Costs Negotiator in our Personal Injury Department and a further 7 months as a Junior Conveyance in the Conveyancing Department before commencing her Training Contract with the firm.

Office: Northampton

Testimonial

"Thank you for everything you and your team have done for me."
Mr Forsythe, London