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We have significant experience in advising all levels of employees including board members, senior directors and executive level employees across a range of sectors.

We advise on all aspects of employment litigation, from Employment Tribunals to High Court employment complaints, and non-contentious employment law issues, such as reviewing and approving contracts of employment.

Please read some of our recommendations below.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Negotiating on and drafting settlement agreements and agreed exits
  • Advising on complex contracts of employment
  • Representing employees in tribunal claims including all forms of discrimination, equal pay, whistle-blowing actions, unfair and wrongful dismissal
  • Representing employees in the defence of High Court proceedings involving restrictive covenant and breach of confidentiality disputes
  • Advising employees on the best way to initiate or run a grievance complaint or rebut disciplinary action
  • Guiding senior executives on boardroom disputes
  • Support and advice on day to day employment relations issues

Examples of the work our solicitors have undertaken for employees include:

  • Advising a team of employees on the defence of High Court proceedings that sought to enforce post employment restrictive covenants against them following their move to start up a rival business in the insurance industry
  • Advising a senior executive in the transport sector on claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
  • Advising a senior finance director on his contentious exit from a multi-national engineering company resulting in a settlement significantly above the normal tribunal awards
  • Advising a Chief Executive Officer on his exit from an automotive engineering company to include negotiating on his unfair dismissal compensation, the breach of his employment contract and his share options entitlements
  • Advising a senior executive US national with a US employment contract on the termination of her employment for an international employer in the UK, to include compromising her employment complaints under US and UK law
  • Advising on multiple settlement agreements across a wide range of sectors
Testimonial

Testimonials

Nicola Moran Head of Human Resources, Film Production, Warner Bros. Nicola was a client of Simon’s
“Straight talking and empathetic advisor who was understanding whilst dealing with some unusual and tricky employment matters. Helpful guidance and advice enabling a swift close to the matters in handdd.”
Francesca Venning People Consultant Fran was a client of Simon’s
“I have worked with Simon a number of times and cannot recommend him highly enough. Clear, straightforward, no-nonsense advice delivered in a timely and most importantly human fashion. Simon’s strategic and operational skill set and ability to assess the pros ad cons of any situation are invaluable assets in decision making, whether employee or employer.”
Daniel Zheng Sales Strategy and Operations Manager, EMEA at Verkada
“Simon was a great employment solicitor. Very knowledgeable and provided information clearly and easily digestible. He did a great job of providing the information I needed to make an informed decision and providing a fair/balanced view risk, reward and cost. I was recommended Simon by a good friend and would highly recommend Simon to others.”
Alexander Bachmann Head of Financial Reporting and Planning at ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI SPA Alexander was a client of Simon’s
“I highly recommend Simon. He is very professional and gave me good advice. Without him I would never have reached such a good settlement.”
Simon Bailey Interim Credit Manager at Wren Environmental Ltd Simon was a client of Simon’s
“Simon provided the employment law advice I needed professionally and succinctly. He came back on my queries quickly and was always clear in his advice.”
Lindsey Charlesworth People Director, People Puzzles
“Simon has offered a range of great employment advice to me over the last 2 years. His experience of how employment legislation is interpreted by the courts is excellent. I continue to work with him whenever the need arises because his approach is open, honest and straightforward. I can therefore be sure of getting sound, realistic advice for my clients. I would highly recommend Simon as a specialist in Employment Law.”
Anne Stevens MBA, DrUniv Former Vice President, People & Organisation, Rio Tinto
"I and several of my colleagues have used Simon of Altor Employment Solicitors on complex and sensitive employments issues with very successful results. He is extremely knowledgeable and able to cut through high level and technical legal challenges with ease. He is a pleasure to deal with and really gets things done, enabling peace of mind and confidence in a positive and fair outcome for all concerned. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Simon to others who need help and support in working through the complicated ‘minefield’ of employment law."
Kym Harper MCIPD MSC Kym was a client of Simon’s
“I have used Simon’s services and found him to be a professional, fair, consistent and pragmatic solicitor. Simon would be my first call for employment law support.”
Andrew Brown Director, Bennison Brown
“Simon provided me advice on a complex employment issue. Simon’s expertise was invaluable and helped resolve the issue quickly.”
Graham Cadle Interim Director of Resources and Business Change at South Gloucestershire Council Graham was a client of Simon’s
“Simon provided an excellent service – great legal knowledge and understanding, quick and efficient responses and pragmatic approach and advice”
Paul Yallop Finance Director at Lawrence David Ltd
“Simon gives valuable, considered guidance in a clear and timely fashion. It is always satisfying discussing matters with Simon as his client centric approach and expertise installs a high degree of confidence in the advice.”
Chrissy Hobbs Emotional Resilience for Agility Trainer and Coach Type-Coach facilitator
"Altor Employment Solicitors were very professional yet empathetic and supportive whilst dealing with my claim. They were challenging yet realistic in negotiating the best settlement for me. I was very satisfied with the results which were swift and as painless as these processes can be … an excellent service – great legal knowledge and understanding, quick and efficient responses and pragmatic approach and advice."
Michael Connor General Counsel, Lancashire Insurance UK
"Altor Employment Solicitors acted for me recently in a potentially contentious matter which they dealt with, with great skill, common sense and good humour."

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Phone
02030 538 656
Email
info@altor-solicitors.co.uk
Milton Keynes
399 Silbury Boulevard, MK9 2AH
London
150 Minories, EC3N 1LS