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Patrick Gass

Principal Associate

What can I do for you

Patrick is a specialist in the fast changing world of employment law. He specialises in helping higher education institutions and charities in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment through disciplinary processes, to dismissals, including large scale restructures. As part of one of the UK's largest and most successful education teams, Patrick particularly specialises in complex employment tribunal proceedings.

Supporting your ambitions

One of Patrick's significant highlights involved successfully defending a very high profile equal pay claim for a university brought against it by a senior member of staff that went to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Patrick had to analyse complex pay data going back three decades and worked collaboratively with the university and external experts to ensure success in a case that is now referenced as very important in this complex area. It was a triumph of hardwork and teamwork.

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Our employment tribunal fees

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What do others say

Patrick recently represented a public sector client in the Employment Tribunal. They said: "Can I feedback how fantastic Patrick was. As well as being professional, and knowledgeable, he was very supportive to all of us. He turned a relatively stressful experience into something I have to say, I enjoyed."

What else should you know

Patrick spends as much time as he can with his two young sons. He has recently started assisting coaching of his eldest son's under sevens football team.

What our clients say about us

  • I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.
  • They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.
  • All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.
  • I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.

As many clients will testify, too many lawyers deliver the required legal expertise but fail to deliver an outstanding client experience. Which is why we always listen to our clients and constantly ask ourselves what we can do to deliver the results you expect.

You expect a close and attentive working relationship, with a lawyer that is responsive and available when you need them. You also want clear, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to your needs, and transparency and certainty on costs. We completely agree. That’s why every day, through our culture and approach we are committed to delivering the exceptional results and service our clients expect of us.

Related sectors and services

  • Employment
  • Employment - education
  • Charities and social enterprise
  • Education
  • Higher education and research
  • Insurance
  • Insurance claims and disputes

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