Nathan Hughes joined Bermans in February 2022 and is Solicitor in our Corporate team based in Manchester.
He works with SME’s and owner managed businesses and is experienced in corporate law, merges and acquisitions, corporate finance and investments, company law and business advice.
Nathan studied Law with Philosophy at The University of Liverpool and qualified as a solicitor in 2021.
Outside of work, he has an interest in castles and has visited many in Wales and England, with his personal recommendation being Harlech Castle in North Wales. He also enjoys playing guitar and science fiction.
Andy Wood is a tax adviser and Barrister with ETC Tax. His clients include entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, sports persons and entertainers and private companies. He believes passionately that all clients should get clear and decisive advice that should be delivered in plain English.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Property Finance Paralegal to join our Property and Construction team. The existing team is friendly, welcoming and hard-working and we are seeking a like-minded individual.
We met up with Fred Thompson (pictured below), Chief Technical Officer at Clarus WMS, who offer a solution to all your warehouse needs, to chat with him about his typical working day, business challenges as an SME, and exciting plans for the future.
Fred Thompson, CTO
1. What is your business?
I’m the Chief Technology Officer at Clarus Software, featuring ClarusWMS, a cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) that enables modern logistics companies to run their warehouse effectively and to its maximum capability.
Praesidium is a fixed-fee employment package for employers large and small, which provides guidance on all aspects of employment from recruitment to termination.
Bermans offers Praesidium as a full package or for a more tailored service, businesses can cherry-pick which elements of the service are most appropriate to you.
In April 2021, Bermans topped the professional poll for choice of legal services for both £100k+ and sub £100k funds out in Business Money’s report of the UK invoice finance sector.
The professionals poll rankings are voted for by asset based lending providers who are asked about their choice of professional when acquiring a lawyer amongst other professional sectors.
Bermans Education team has extensive experience in a wide range of education legal services.
The team advises Universities, Colleges & Schools and Charities, and a range of public and private
sector bodies.
Specialist Employment Services
Child protection and safeguarding including multi party inquiries involving LADO
Data Protection
Employment law and HR advice
SMT exit strategy
Employment tribunal representation
Intellectual property in teaching materials
Pupil behaviour and school exclusions
School admissions and appeals
Special educational needs and disability
Fixed Price Employment and Education advice retainers
Bespoke services provided upon request
Our Team
Neil Gouldson, Consultant
Neil has advised in employment and education law for over 20 years. He has been trusted to lead on serious child safeguarding inquiries in professional sport involving LADO and other third parties. Neil’s expertise includes:
Supports Governors and SMT with pupil behaviour issues, school exclusions, school admissions and admission appeals.
Represents clients in the employment tribunal and provides advice on day-to-day HR matters for schools.
Sophie is described by her education clients as “super-efficient” and “always one step ahead”, dealing with internal disciplinary matters or managed exits involving SMT members. Sophie’s expertise includes:
Makes multi-faceted situations simple when considering complex child safeguarding issues or
applying teaching standards within the context of internal disciplinary hearings and managed
staff exits.
Assists clients with preparing their case in the employment tribunal and provides advice on
day-to-day HR matters for schools
“If you need a first-class legal professional on your side, choose Sophie. I have engaged her services for nearly a year, and it is very clear that she is an expert in employment law with an uncanny ability to read situations accurately and quickly before giving easy-to-follow advice on how best to proceed.”
Ms A C Bingley (Principal of Tower College)
“Neil has provided continued support over a number of complex HR issues at School. While clearly having excellent employment law knowledge, delivered in a friendly and approachable manner, Neil balances this with pragmatic solutions, working through the HR practicalities and additional consideration points.”
Cheryl Wallace, Personnel and Compliance Manager, The Birkenhead School
“When we were looking for a legal firm to partner with MGL, Bermans were our first choice. They provide expert legal advice and really get to know and understand their clients’ needs. We are happy to introduce them to our schools, confident that they will offer the experience of the sector and the legal support that our clients need and all presented in a way that our schools are comfortable with.”
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