Emma was recommended to me for an employment issue I had and when I spoke to her for the first time her professionalism and pragmatism made me confident she would get the right result. It was clear she understood the issue from both sides, and she worked tirelessly through the constantly shifting goal posts whilst taking the time to ensure I was informed and coping emotionally at a difficult time. I'd absolutely recommend her.
Helen Evans, Managing Director at Business Growth Support Services Ltd

I've known Emma, both personally and professionally, for many years and had no hesitation in recommending to the board at Thornbridge that we move our employment law and HR advice to Neate & Pugh. That was seven years ago, and Emma and her colleagues have helped us considerably during that period. Emma is a very astute and commercially focused employment lawyer. She spends time to understand her clients’ businesses and their cultures and provides tailored advice to consistently deliver the best possible outcomes. She's good fun, works well with all the directors and senior management team, is pragmatic and totally professional, and I would recommend her to anyone looking to appoint an experienced expert in her field.
Simon Walkden, Chief Operating Officer at Thornbridge Brewery

Emma was a beacon of hope to my company at a time when our options appeared limited, and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. We are eternally grateful for her service and I recommend Neate & Pugh without reservation.
Paul Campbell, Managing Director at WDC Service Solutions Limited

Highly recommended. Emma was really supportive and knowledgeable at a very stressful time for me two years ago. She helped me move on and I've not looked back since. Thank you.
Lisa Baughen, Programme Lead at FedEx

I wanted to thank you very much for everything you did for us. It was a pretty traumatic process for us to deal with and we were absolutely right to appoint you, as professionals, to guide us and to be safe in the knowledge that we were doing things properly. I felt so well supported all the way through, particularly during the disciplinary hearing itself and I thank Emma for that. Your advice was thorough and easy to follow. The staff also wanted to thank Beth for the work she did and how she took such great care explaining the process, taking their witness statements and really listening to them, they felt (in their own words) that she really went above and beyond and we share that view too.
Clare, Trustee, Nursery school

Ann-Marie was just brilliant! Clear advice and very practical, efficient service. Thank you. Anita

Engaged Ann-Marie for an employment matter following a recommendation. Found her to be thoroughly professional and prompt to pick my case up. Valued the advice but also the willingness to discuss options. Very happy how Ann-Marie negotiated on my behalf and the eventual outcome achieved.
Jeremy

I highly recommend Neate & Pugh Solicitors. I worked very closely with Ann-Marie who was very clear in setting expectations. Throughout the process I was provided clear advice and kept informed on following steps. We had a 50% chance to win, but her tenacity lead me to a victory. I have already recommended Ann-Marie to a friend.
Elena

Fired without cause or notice period, 2 years unpaid pension contributions, unpaid notice period. All due to HR manager not company or its policy. Negotiated settlement to include significant but fair compensation over and above missing items, as requested by me in a professional and courteous way required to leave me with good relationships with the company from both sides. They took on board my exact specification of outcomes and maintained contact such that I always felt informed and in control. There are solicitors who achieve the apparent major objective only by way of rapid but harsh or unfair communication that fails in the other aspects required. I was recommended to use this company by a lawyer at a major business law firm for this fit I required. Excellent.
Peter

I have dealt with cases with both lead solicitors from Neate and Pugh and they are both equal measure highly competent in their knowledge and expertise and personable in their approach. I would highly recommend.
Michael