Partner (Employment And Partnership Law)
CurrentI advise Senior Executives in FTSE 100 and 250 companies, in particular those working in Professional and Financial services. My clients are Financial Professionals, International 'Big Four' Consultants, Investment Bankers, Partners, Founders and City Lawyers.Specifically, I advise on Strategic Exit Planning (Negotiated Exits and Complex Settlement Agreements), Contractual Disputes (Bonus, Shares and Restrictive Covenants). Unfair Investigations and Dismissals (Misconduct, Performance, Redundancy), Unlawful Discrimination (Sex, Maternity, Sexual Orientation, Age, Religion and Belief), and Equal Pay Disputes.Negotiating Severance packages and Settlement AgreementsI have negotiated hundreds of favourable severances packages against most of the investment and retail banks, together with other financial institutions in the City and UK with very high rates of success, conducting negotiations with senior company directors and company lawyers.Navigating Employment Disputes I specialise in acting for individuals, I understand all the tactics used by employers and their advisors, this enables me to anticipate and navigate through your employer’s moves, advocating, negotiating, and when necessary progressing legal proceedings on your behalf. I understand the importance of maintaining your reputation and keeping your career’s profitability, and keep these at the forefront of our strategy and agreed actions, leveraging our dedicated reputation protection experts where needed.Employment Contractual Reviews and Advice on NegotiatingSenior employees are often unaware of impact of their contractual clauses such as post-termination restrictive covenants until a dispute arises. Most senior employees and high net worth individuals will negotiate their own terms; however they will focus on remuneration and incentive arrangements, this is why I offer a contract review to ensure all the terms and importantly the conditions surrounding them are satisfactory to you.
