Pearson Among Top Six North West law firms recognised for expertise in advising both employers and employees
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are proud to announce that our Employment Team has once again been recognised in the prestigious 2026 edition of The Legal 500 - a significant honour that reflects our continued strength, expertise, and commitment to exceptional client service in employment law.
North West Leading firm in Employment Law
This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Pearson Solicitors in Oldham is one of only six firms in the North West to be ranked for legal services to both employees and employers - a distinction that highlights the team’s versatility, balance, and depth of expertise across the full employment law spectrum.
The ranking reinforces Pearson’s position as one of the region’s leading employment law practices, renowned for advising clients across a wide range of industries on complex and high-profile employment matters.
We are also delighted to celebrate individual accolades for two of our exceptional employment law team:
Alan Lewis - UK Leading Partner
Recognised once again for his “exceptional skills” and extensive expertise in handling complex and high-profile employment matters. Alan’s leadership and client-first approach continue to set the benchmark for excellence across the department.
(Leading Partners are recognised as the strongest practitioners in their field, handling market-defining matters and earning the respect of clients and peers alike.)
Carley Dhand - UK Leading Associate
Acknowledged for her outstanding work with group legal businesses across the North West and her growing influence in the employment law sector.
(Leading Associates are noted for their consistent involvement in key matters and recognised as rising stars by clients and peers.)
Together, these accolades reflect the depth of talent within our employment law team and the trust our clients continue to place in us.
The Legal 500 is widely regarded as the benchmark for excellence within the legal profession, assessing law firms and practitioners across the UK through independent research, client feedback, and industry insight. Its rankings represent the highest standards of capability, professionalism, and client care.
The Legal 500 Commendation
The Legal 500 specifically praised the team’s expertise in:
- Supporting neurodiverse employees and those with cancer in complex discrimination cases
- Leading on Protective Award claims and senior executive terminations
- Delivering high-quality advocacy in the Employment Tribunal
This recognition follows a period of significant growth for the department, marked by new team hires and an expanding national client base, including hundreds of successful Protective Award claims.
Legal 500 Testimonials
The firm’s client-focused ethos was echoed in The Legal 500 testimonials:
Comment from Alan Lewis, Partner and Head of Employment
“I am so pleased to see that hard work really does pay off, and our team have been recognised once again in The Legal 500. This is a testament to our dedication, expertise, and determination, as well as the trust our clients place in us to guide them through challenging employment issues.
These rankings highlight our consistent focus on delivering the very best legal support, and we are proud to once again be counted among the leading firms in the North West.”
How can we help?
For expert legal advice on all matters of employment and employee law contact our employment law solicitors on 0161 785 3500 or email enquiries@pearsonlegal.co.uk
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