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I am a specialist employment lawyer with over 15 years’ experience of advising employers in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment and HR matters. I act for healthcare organisations (both NHS and independent health and social care organisations), local authorities, central Government departments, universities, and companies ranging from SMEs to multinationals.
I have particular expertise in advising health clients and, since qualifying as a solicitor in 2004, I have worked with a number of NHS organisations both in England and in Wales. This work has included complex discrimination claims; disciplinary proceedings against hospital consultants; whistleblowing claims; and claims for unfair dismissal. I have experience of representing clients in Employment Tribunals and I have acted for clients where cases have been appealed to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
I provide advice and training to HR officers on a range of employment issues including TUPE; disciplinary and grievance processes; managing lengthy sickness absences and consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled employees; drafting of contracts and procedures; and general updates.We regularly work with James Gutteridge, who is a calm and knowledgeable adviser with a sound understanding of the requirements of an in-house legal team and who adapts the advice given accordingly. He is good with witnesses and practicable in his approach.
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Employment Law Update: Menopause
19/10/2021
In this webinar we discussed the obligations of employers, how to ensure staff are supported and whether specific policies should...
Employment Eye - Substantial influence by HR can lead to unfair...
30/09/2015
James Gutteridge explains recent and important guidance on the scope of HR's role in disciplinary investigations.
Fit and able? Q&As on 'Fit for Work'
30/01/2015
Are you ready for the new 'Fit for Work' regime? A phased roll-out of the new scheme has already started, and will be completed by...
Reasonable adjustments - Q&A
28/11/2013
Bevan Brittan's employment team regularly advises on a range of issues relating to equalities, and we have been dealing with...
James Gutteridge is pragmatic and user-friendly. He understands the sector and understands us as a client, including risk appetite.