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Unfair Dismissal Claims
Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee is dismissed without a fair reason or without following the proper legal procedures. This can include dismissals that are discriminatory or retaliatory, for example.
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What is the injury to feelings award and how is it calculated?
Alex Murray
Where an employee is discriminated against by their employer in relation to a protected characteristic, they can bring a number of claims under the Equality Act 2010. The protected characteristics set out in this Act are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Continue ReadingSettlement Agreements
Settlement agreements are a crucial tool for employers, providing a structured and legally binding method for resolving disputes or ending employment relationships amicably.
Continue ReadingEmployment Discrimination Claims
Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that can have lasting impacts on an individual’s career and well-being. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, it is important to understand your rights and the legal avenues available to you.
Continue ReadingNew Vacancy – Paralegal (ABL)
The main purpose of this job is to provide administrative support to the Asset Based Lending Department.
Continue ReadingBermans advise on a double MBO
Bermans corporate partners Charlotte Mills and Laura McMorland and solicitor Nathan Hughes recently advised on a double buyout.
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Trio join Bermans Manchester office as expansion continues
We have recently made three strategic hires to bolster our litigation, asset-based lending recoveries and private client teams.
Mike Carter, Adam Tiesteel and Jobeth Copping-Barrett are all based in Bermans’ Manchester office.
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The Administration Assistant will hold responsibilities in both secretarial and administrative roles. They will receive guidance and training from secretaries and the Office Manager.
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Jack Daly
Solicitor
Jack joined Bermans in September 2024 and is a solicitor in our litigation team based in Manchester.
He works on a wide range of commercial litigation and property matters and works with a variety of companies and business owners.
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Mike Carter
Partner
Mike joined Bermans in 2025 as a Partner in our Litigation team based in Manchester, with over 15 years litigation and dispute resolution experience.
Prior to starting his career in law in 2007, Mike spent 20 years in the shipping and logistics industry – in commercial and operational management roles – experience that has helped form his business orientated approach.
Mike advises owner-managed businesses, small and medium-sized business enterprises, property developers, secured lenders, professional practices and individuals.
His specialist practice areas are contract disputes, professional negligence, acting on behalf of secured lenders, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction disputes, various intellectual property related matters and contested probate.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys exploring the outdoors be it running, hiking or cycling and gardening.
Mike is a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 directory 2024 and a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
E: Mike.carter@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 388 8563
