Cobbetts launches HR venture
The Birmingham employment team at law firm Cobbetts has joined forces with a group of human resources specialists to launch a new consultancy.
OneKnowledge aims to offer HR and legal risk assistance to businesses, public and third sector organisations.
Cobbetts' employment teams in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester will all take part in the launch.
Ashley Norman, Midlands partner and head of employment at Cobbetts, will help lead OneKnowledge. He specialises in cases involving of the public and higher education sectors
Su Makin, director of OneKnowledge, said: "In the current environment, employers are facing the perfect storm of challenging economic conditions and rapidly evolving legislation. This necessitates a level of legal understanding and detail that HR practitioners alone cannot guarantee.
"By blending the approach of legal discipline with the softer communication skills of the experienced HR specialist, we aim to support employers in making andimplementing the most informed decisions and processes as they navigate today’s legislative minefield."
