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When I found myself facing a complex and emotionally challenging redundancy situation, I was fortunate enough to have Oli McCann by my side.
From our very first conversation, Oli demonstrated not only exceptional legal expertise but a level of care, compassion and personal commitment that is incredibly rare. Throughout the process, he was always available when I needed him – often outside normal working hours – and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
Oli's knowledge of employment law is second to none. He quickly understood the complexities of my situation, provided clear and practical advice, and guided me through every stage with confidence and reassurance. What impressed me most was his ability to achieve an outstanding result without unnecessary confrontation. Through his calm, measured and highly professional approach, he helped resolve the entire matter amicably, preserving relationships whilst securing a genuinely positive and mutually beneficial outcome.
More than simply acting as my solicitor, Oli became a trusted adviser and source of strength during a difficult period. He has an extraordinary ability to make you feel supported, protected and understood. In many ways, it felt as though he put his arms around me and carried me through the process.
I would also like to extend a special thank you to Jamie Allison. Jamie has been a personal friend for more than 30 years and his support throughout this journey was invaluable. His coaching, guidance and encouragement helped me navigate some important decisions, and his belief in me gave me the confidence to take the next step in my career.
Following the successful resolution of my redundancy, I established my own international consultancy business. Thanks in no small part to the support, advice and encouragement I received from both Oli and Jamie, the business has gone from strength to strength in just a matter of weeks.
I cannot recommend Oli McCann highly enough. He is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professionals I have ever worked with, but more importantly, he is someone who genuinely cares about his clients and the outcomes they achieve. If you are facing an employment challenge and want exceptional legal representation combined with genuine human support, you will struggle to find anyone better.
I cannot thank the Napthens team enough
(Now considered part of the Holland family x)

Jade McEvoy delivered a really comprehensive HR training session for our team. It covered everything we needed in a clear and practical way and we’ve come away feeling more confident in handling HR matters day to day. Jade answered all of our questions thoughtfully and made the whole session engaging, relavant to our work and easy to follow. Highly recommended.

I had an excellent experience working with this Oli, he provided outstanding support throughout the entire process for me. From the very beginning, Oli was professional, and highly knowledgeable, taking the time to explain each step clearly and ensure I fully understood my options.
I truly appreciated his commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable and supportive legal assistance.

We recently used the services of Jade McEvoy for an HR matter in our company.
The whole process was handled professionally and efficiently.
Jade explained very carefully the process, what her part in the process would be and what was expected of us as a company.
I can highly recommend her services.

Thank you Charlotte Carey! Excellent, swift communication and great advice. I couldn’t have resolved things without you! 10/10

We have used AfterAthena (previously Napthens) for many years now. They are a fantastic team and always available at short notice and as a company we see huge value in this service/relationship. Chris King always provides the most commercial and solid HR advice which helps our company to grow and evolve with little risk.

We've worked with AfterAthena for the last year and a half and throughout this time they've provided us with superb HR advice in relation to contracts and personnel issues. Their advice is considered and detailed and I'd thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for HR support on a retainer basis.

AfterAthena supported for my son's visa application process which went successful. I really appreciate their clarifications of various immigration risks which inhered in the complexities of my family's visa status. They justified my son's eligibility through all the supporting documents.

Stephanie Cookson is our point if contact and she is amazing. Knowledgeable and professional but also friendly and down to earth as well. She comes back to us straight away whenever we have an issue that we need advice with. We can't recommend AfterAthena and Steph enough. Thank you for all your help and support :)

I attended a Investigation training workshop yesterday delivered by Emma from AfterAthena. This was brilliant, it was informative and really interesting, not to mention funny!!
It was good to reflect on how I conduct these meetings and see where i am doing great and where i can also improve. Always learning!!
Really beneficially and engaging, Emma was brilliant and would definitely recommend.

Having worked with AfterAthena for many years, including when they were Napthens, we have always received a fantastic service. They are reactive and supportive, and make those 'quirky' HR issues feel much easier to deal with. Their legal advice is excellent and we feel that the retainer is great value for money; that includes the App also which we have used on many occasions for template letters and policies as well as employment law updates. Having worked primarily with Oli, we cannot fault his advice and support, he's always there when we need him. We would recommend AfterAthena to any organisation.

I have worked with AfterAthena for many years and will continue to do so. They are always there for you when you need them, no matter what notice you give them and their advice is always concise, easy to understand and super accurate. I work with Kimberley and Charlotte predominantly and I can't recommend them enough. Thank you.

Reactive, thorough and professional. We have fount the Ather Athena support to be a critical professional service for our growing company.

We recently engaged with AfterAthena and the service we received was exceptional from start to finish. As an employer, it’s essential to handle employment-related matters with care, legal precision, and empathy. Oli and the team guided us seamlessly through every step of the process.

Their expertise, responsiveness, and clear communication gave us complete confidence during what can often be a complex and sensitive time. I would not hesitate to recommend AfterAthena to any business seeking reliable and expert employment law support. They are true professionals and a valuable partner to have.

We've had the pleasure of working with AfterAthena for a number of years, and they have been invaluable in providing expert employment law advice and guidance. Emma S and her team are always quick to respond and offer support, which is greatly appreciated, especially in a fast-paced environment like ours. More recently, we engaged them to deliver impactful and engaging EDI training. Emma C's sessions were practical, thought-provoking, and tailored to our needs, supporting our ongoing initiative to foster a more inclusive workplace culture. Their ability to combine legal insight with real-world relevance has made them a trusted and strategic partner.

Excellent service from After Athena. I've used After Athena (and previously Napthens) for employment law support for many years. The legal advice has always been very good and the app with the template policies and letters is also really helpful.

Natalie and the team have been great, always very quick to get back to you and offer great practical advice that helps you as a business.

As a business owner I often find working with legal professionals can be infuriatingly slow and laborious. I have the exact OPPOSITE experience working with Oli & his brilliant team at AfterAthena! In an area of law which is so important to get right I feel confident knowing that AfterAthena are there to support and guide me through this complex area of business. The team are knowledgable, professional and work quickly! I cannot recommend them highly enough

Oli and his team have supported us for years and have always provided good advise. We have leant on the team for an array of information and hosted bespoke training events to refresh and upskill our exec, mid and junior management teams.

AA are our long standing, trusted partner. They combine their legal expertise and outstanding advice and support with a deep understanding of our unique client group. AA provide exceptionally high-quality services in supporting SKC to manage complex employee relations issues through our work within the housing, health and social care sector.

AA are responsive and pragmatic, taking time to understand organisational need and risk and working in partnership with us and our clients to deliver effective solutions.

AA provide a dedicated team who are accessible, personable, down to earth and have a compassionate approach.

We thoroughly enjoy working with After Athena!