Business Testimonials

We have worked with Gareth for approximately 10 years. He has taken time to understand our software business and when HR issues arise, he gives us straight talking practical employment law and HR advice. We like working with him and we trust the advice he provides to us.

As the HR Manager for Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc, I have worked with Gareth for nearly 10 years, during which time he has guided me and the business through numerous HR issues, delivering practical and commercial employment law advice. Gareth is an extension of our team here at Fuchs, and someone we regard as reliable and whom we like working with.

Gareth gives practical and sensible advice that has helped steer us through some complex HR challenges. He is always on hand to give professional, cost effective and timely solutions to any issues we have had in the always challenging (and increasingly bewildering) HR environment. We would not hesitate to recommend Gareth and Confidere Legal.

Gareth Roberts of Confidere Legal has provided impeccable service, offering pragmatic and efficient solutions to our employment law queries at Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd for over 12 years….. Highly recommended.

I have worked with Gareth a few times over the years, and I have found him to be professional and supportive, throughout some difficult situations. Gareth has a vast knowledge and works at pace. I would highly recommend Gareth’s services.

We've been working with Gareth for nearly 10 years. We do not have a formal HR Manager, and so Gareth provides us with exactly the right level of support to ensure that we - as employers - are not only meeting our legal obligations, but also providing a fair and rewarding environment for our employees. We largely work with Gareth remotely but have not found location an issue when we require his presence in our London studio, even at short notice. Whatever situation we throw at Gareth, he provides pragmatic and commercial advice that is delivered in user friendly language, and always with a quick turnaround.

Gareth helped us manage the difficult decision of closing our restaurant, which was our family business. He provided practical advice to us so we could manage the fair exit of our staff through a collective redundancy exercise. Nothing was too much trouble for him; he was very responsive in answering queries for us and he made life easy for us in handling this difficult process. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.

We have worked with Gareth for several years and he has always shown a real depth of experience in handling complex and varied employment matters. Gareth continually impresses me with his availability, responsiveness and attention to detail, and he is always happy to support in drafting and reviewing documents. Gareth is consistently quick to engage with pragmatic, commercial advice on how best to manage ER cases, and I value how he balances legal guidance with understanding the realities of running a commercial business and seeks to find solutions that satisfy both needs.

We have been working with Gareth since March 2023, following a recommendation we received within our HR network. We have found his advice to be practical and commercial and he talks to us without the use of ‘legal jargon’ – he is great at simplifying the complexity of employment law. Gareth is friendly and approachable, and we regard him as an extension of our HR / People Team here at East London Pub Company. We look forward to working with Gareth in years to come.

‘I have had the pleasure of working with and benefiting from Gareth’s expert advice and guidance in navigating the complex world of employment law for the last 4 years. Gareth is always on hand demonstrating expertise, professionalism and commitment. His comprehensive understanding of employment law, coupled with a practical approach to its application makes it easy to comprehend and implement necessary actions, mitigating potential legal risks.’

As a Finance Director of a private equity backed business with a turnover of circa £15m employing circa 80 people, I have worked with Gareth for the last 4 years. He has provided a first-class service to our business giving us clear and commercial advice on the people issues we have faced. As a solicitor, he is a ‘breath of fresh air’ with his approach, in terms of his advice, his service and his charges. For a period, whilst we were without a HR Manager, he provided ‘on-site’ HR support and integrated himself within the business. We regard Gareth as an extension of our team, and we look forward to working with him moving forward. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gareth as an employment lawyer and an outsourced HR consultant.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gareth over the past 5 years. During this time, our business has seen significant growth, and Gareth has played a key role in providing pragmatic and expert advice and guidance. Gareth takes the time to understand the culture of the company and offers tailored advice empathetic to that. He genuinely cares and I look forward to continuing to work with Gareth as we continue our growth.