JUST EMPLOYMENT - Key Persons
David Davies v David Greene - (2022) EWCA Civ 414 - represented the Appellant in the High Court in a challenge to the Solicitor's Disciplinary Tribunal's finding that the Respondent was not dishonest despite a finding that the evidence in question having been found to be inaccurate.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Solicitor - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
In the course of more than 20 years of practise, I have advised and represented employers and employees on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters including, TUPE, senior employee severance agreements, breach and enforcement of restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy. I also provide advice and conduct investigations in relation to alleged misconduct.
Additionally, I have advised and provided representation to professionals in relation to Fitness to Practise proceedings before regulators including, the Health and Care Professions Council, General Osteopathic Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council following serious allegations of misconduct and lack of competency.
In 2016 I was appointed to a panel of Legally Qualified Chairs for police misconduct proceedings and have since conducted hearing within several police regions.
As regards client relationships, I work collaboratively with clients with a view to achieving their agreed objectives and provide a prompt and cost efficient service. From the outset of the retainer, I provide my clients with pragmatic advice to ensure that they appreciate the risks of litigation.
Job Titles:
- Partner - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
I am an employment lawyer with nearly 20 years' experience in advising employers of all sizes, ranging from well-known global brands and multi-national corporations to fast-growth businesses and SMEs. I have significant experience across a range of sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, media, retail and not-for-profit.
I am known for my straightforward approach to complex or business critical employment law issues, with particular expertise in helping employers with sensitive workplace disputes, grievance and
Job Titles:
- Partner - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
I can provide technically complex, strategic advice regarding all aspects of employment litigation to employees and employers. I have dealt with a huge variety of claims during my 15+ years of working in employment law involving all types of discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, contractual issues, TUPE.
Helen...I wanted to take the opportunity of putting in writing my thanks for your advice and also support… you were fantastic at getting back to me promptly throughout, you listened attentively to my views and helped me navigate a somewhat emotional situation." Ms R "When I contacted Just Employment I was a little apprehensive as I'd never needed a solicitor before. However, Helen was incredibly helpful and made sure I understood every part of the process. The whole process was made very simple and I trusted in what I was being advised. I would definitely recommend Helen and the rest of the team.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Solicitor ( Non - Practising ) - Kilgannon & Partners
Consultant | Solicitor (non-practising) - Kilgannon & Partners
Job Titles:
- Partner - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
I qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and have many years' experience in employment law, gained principally in private practice and in employer organisations.
I joined Kilgannon & Partners LLP in December 2021, following its acquisition of specialist employment law firm, Springhouse Solicitors where I worked for eight years.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate - Kilgannon & Partners
I have specialised solely in employment law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2015.
I am experienced in advising employers and supporting business owners and HR Managers on a broad range of workplace issues, including managing grievance and disciplinary processes, as well as redundancy situations. This expertise enables me to ensure my clients are well-positioned to successfully defend against claims of unfair dismissal and constructive unfair dismissal.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Solicitor - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
I have nearly 15 years' post-qualification experience assisting a broad range of employee and employer clients.
I represent individuals in matters encompassing the full spectrum of litigious employment law. I have developed particular specialisms advising employees in disability discrimination cases and assisting those who have been subjected to ill-treatment at work having blown the whistle on malpractice within an organisation. In addition, I regularly advise individuals on employment contracts and related contractual disputes, including in relation to complex post-termination restrictions and entitlements under a wide variety of benefit schemes.
A large part of my disability discrimination practice involves advising individuals suffering with mental health issues, and, in a related sphere, I also represent claimants in actions for personal/psychiatric injury arising from stress at work.
Working with businesses, I provide strategic and commercial advice on a variety of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including: redundancy exercises; disciplinary and performance management processes; breaches of restrictive covenants by former employees; and, reviewing and updating employment procedures and practices.
Job Titles:
- Partner - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
Prior to starting Kilgannon & Partners, I successfully led a growing team of employment lawyers and gained experience in performing various management roles (marketing, IT, finance), which enhances the advice I am able to give to my clients. As a result, I also act as outsourced HR Director to a number of businesses enabling them to ensure their staff are aligned to the overall business strategy.
With over 20 years' experience advising businesses and individuals on employment law and HR matters, it's fair to say I've seen and dealt with most work-place issues.
My approach is simple and two-fold. Firstly, I ensure clients receive expert and practical advice, which often means helping them find bespoke solutions to the problems they face. Secondly, I ensure clients receive an excellent service, which basically means responding promptly and effectively. Often the work I'm involved in has short deadlines, so an urgent response is imperative.
This approach and my level of experience means I am often able to achieve outcomes that surpass client expectations.
In 2019, I decided to launch a specialist employment law firm; one that harnesses modern technology and working practices, to allow the firm to focus solely on supporting its clients.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Lawyer - Kilgannon & Partners LLP
I have over 15 years' experience in advising on employment law and immigration law and during this period, I have acquired a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of employment law, corporate and private immigration work.
I work closely with my clients, explaining their obligations in an easy-to-understand way and ensure that every aspect remains professional. I take time to understand my client's business and consider how best to meet their needs, whether they are a start-up company or an overseas company looking to start up branches in the UK, recruit from outside the UK or, UK based organisation that needs practical support. I am experienced in working with organisations of all sizes and from a range of market sectors, and with my knowledge of employment law and immigration law I provide a complete outsourced solution.
My bespoke services include full sponsorship licence support for UK employers of migrant workers, including management of all Home Office applications and ensuring compliance with regulations; Strategic immigration guidance for effective and compliant UK recruitment and workforce planning; Specialist visa advisory for high-net-worth individuals pursuing business opportunities in the UK; Specialist visa advisory for football clubs on player immigration matters, assisting with the sponsor licence and management for a football club; Complete application handling service for business, international sportsperson, students and family-based immigration visas, extension of stay, settlement and obtaining British citizenship as well as document checking and auditing service to ensure compliance.
In addition, I am able to assist employers of all sizes to provide ongoing employment law advice, representation and strategic risk management guidance and, to support with developing and maintain a compliant and effective HR infrastructure. I successfully advise individuals on their own employment rights and offer proactive solutions on any form of employment dispute, all the way to the issuing of proceedings in employment tribunals or to negotiating and successfully concluding settlement agreements.
Vicky qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and spent the first few years of her career working for a large Claimant firm before leaving in order to gain experience of acting for employers.
During her career Vicky has advised on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including unfair dismissal, redundancy, contractual claims and all forms of discrimination.
Vicky works part time and specialises in advising on settlement agreements, drafting employment contracts and staff handbooks and providing general employment advice.