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Leading Chester Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety firm Ellis Whittam becomes WorkNest

Ellis Whittam – the Chester-based employment law, HR, and health & safety specialist – has announced it has joined associated businesses owned by Marlowe plc to become WorkNest.

The firm’s Aldford, Chester office will become the headquarters for the new £35m WorkNest brand. Gavin Snell, CEO of Ellis Whittam will take on a new leadership role as CEO of WorkNest, with other Ellis Whittam team members taking up senior positions.

Marlowe plc acquired Ellis Whittam in October 2020; one of several recent acquisitions made by the leaders in business-critical services and software.

Mark Ellis founded Ellis Whittam in 2004 to provide high-quality employment law, HR, and health and safety services for businesses based on fair, fixed fees. In 2020 it was recognised as a ‘leading firm’ in the prestigious Legal 500 index, which assesses the strengths of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions.

WorkNest comprises over 400 team members, including more than 50 qualified employment law solicitors. It is the leading single source of highly qualified in-person advice and comprehensive digital services, empowering employers to manage all their employment, safety and wellbeing challenges. This depth of expertise enables organisations to manage the most sensitive issues, with the added reassurance of set-price subscription options.

WorkNest will operate with hub offices in Aberdeen, Alloa, Bath, Edinburgh, Gateshead, Glasgow, London, Loughborough and Woking and team members around the UK serving clients nationwide. Its combined client base spans more than 40,000 employers across 45 sectors.

“We understand and anticipate the difficulties of managing people and workplaces better than anyone,” said Gavin Snell. “When employers are compliant, confident and risk-aware, and when employees feel safe, supported and encouraged, companies can attract the best people, focus on innovation and drive growth.

“Our name is inspired by how we do business; as WorkNest, we bring together a broad range of services that will help our clients to further protect and nurture their organisations.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Daniel Sheridan .