Employment litigation

We are able to advise and represent you in High Court and employment tribunal litigation. We advise strategically and will help you to anticipate and weigh up risks of litigation arising from proposed courses of action.

We also have experience in alternative dispute resolution and mediation as alternatives to formal litigation.

Employment litigation

We can advise you on claims relating to:

Unfair dismissal
Bonuses
Discrimination
Harassment
Post-termination issues including enforcement of covenants and confidentiality obligations
Whistle-blowing
Breach of contract

We advise corporate clients in a wide range of sectors including insurance, leisure, technology, new media, banking and financial services, and trading and service companies of all kinds.

Employment litigation

Lawrence Graham acts for a range of clients across many business sectors. Recently, we have advised on significant discrimination claims against an international trade body and against a construction company.

We have advised financial services and other institutions on enforcement and management of confidentiality and restrictive covenant clauses and duties arising in the context of team moves.

We have advised a number of major providers of outsourced services on their obligations under TUPE on entering and existing contracts.

Employment litigation

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Employment litigation

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'Forced retirement' case comes before the Supreme Court A landmark legal dispute comes before the Supreme Court today brought by a solicitor who claims he was forcibly retired. Jan 2012 MORE
Stakes are high for UK Border Force chief as he lodges constructive dismissal claim Constructive dismissal requires the employee to show that the employer's behaviour has been so seriously wrong as to amount to a breach of the contract Nov 2011 MORE
Should unproductive workers lose their right to unfair dismissal? Following news of a leaked government report recommending unproductive workers should lose their right to unfair dismissal, Yvonne Gallagher comments. Oct 2011 MORE
Employers liability for phone hacking Employers must consider carefully the instructions which they give to investigators acting on their behalf in relation to employment disputes. Jul 2011 MORE
Unpaid intern wins minimum wage claim Helga Breen looks at the use of interns following a recent decision by an employment tribunal. May 2011 MORE
Government proposals to review work laws unlikely to lead to any real change The Government will conduct a review of areas of employment law which are perceived as burdensome by employers. May 2011 MORE
Osborne accepts final report of Lord Huttons Independent Public Service Pensions Commission in Budget announcement The Chancellor's promise that the Government will accept Lord Hutton's recommendations in relation to what happens to public sector pension rights on a transfer to the private sector as a basis for consultation is welcome Mar 2011 MORE
Richard Keys. case for unfair dismissal? Sky Sports commentator Richard Keys has resigned from Sky Sports following comments about female referee Sian Massey and other recordings which have emerged. Feb 2011 MORE
Non EU migrants earning £150,000 or more to escape immigration cap The Government has announced that individuals from non-EU countries earning £150,000 or more a year will not be subject to the immigration cap due to take effect on 6 April 2011. Feb 2011 MORE
Is the Premier League liable for the behaviour of football commentators? Sky Sports commentators and pundits Richard Keys and Andy Gray's comments about assistant referee Sian Massey have focused attention on sexism within the world of sport and sports television. Jan 2011 MORE
Cable attempts to reduce employment tribunals The government plans to consult on proposals to reform the Employment Tribunal system and qualifying periods for unfair dismissal. Jan 2011 MORE
LG successfully defends the Office for Legal Complaints in challenge by the Law Society LG successfully defended the Office for Legal Complaints against a High Court challenge by the Law Society to the new Legal Ombudsman scheme. Mar 2010 MORE

Employment litigation

The "high-calibre" Yvonne Gallagher leads the firm's employment and pensions practice group. Clients appreciate her "combination of excellent technical knowledge with a calm manner." Helga Breen receives superb praise from her clients, many of whom point to her wealth of experience and her forthright approach. "She tells the truth even if I don't want to hear it and talks in a language that I understand," one impressed source notes. Simon Malcolm attracts recognition for his work involving senior executives. "He has a great ability to get to the nub of the issue very quickly," say interviewees, "and has sharp legal knowledge that he employs in a practical way." - Chambers UK 2012

"Lawrence Graham LLP has expertise in public sector reorganisations. Recent instructions include defending a claim for bonuses by a dismissed broker; and assisting in retrieving confidential information misappropriated by a senior employee. Helga Breen acted successfully for the OLC in the groundbreaking Law Society of England and Wales v Secretary of State for Justice and the OLC. The ‘confident, understanding and professional’ Yvonne Gallagher is ‘full of common sense’." - The Legal 500 2011

"This firm impresses clients with its "practical, balanced and consistent counsel" and "responsive, helpful and human service . . . Head of department Yvonne Gallagher combines terrific expertise with a "no- nonsense" approach. Helga Breen impresses with her capacity to be "robust and merciless" if the situation requires it." - Chambers UK

"The team is 'excellent all round - they go the extra mile and know their stuff'." - The Legal 500 UK

"Bright, affable and creative lawyers whose advice is spot-on." - Chambers UK

"Outstanding on all fronts', LG delivers 'technical advice and an understanding of broader management issues' to clients..." - The Legal 500 UK

"[The group]'gets straight to the heart of an issue and quickly finds the rocks you need to steer around'..." - Chambers UK

"...providing advice that 'fits perfectly within the culture of the client's organisation'..." - Chambers UK

"LG 'delivers an excellent service'..." - The European Legal 500 US Special Edition

Legal Business Awards 2012 - shortlisted for Employment, Pensions and Benefits Team of the Year Shortlisted Legal Business Awards - Employment, Pensions & Benefits Team of the Year