John Hayes > Constantine Law Limited > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Constantine Law Limited Offices
THE CLUBHOUSE
8 ST JAMES’ SQUARE
LONDON
Middlesex
SW1Y 4JU
England
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John Hayes
Work Department
Employment
Position
Managing Partner
Career
John is also one of London’s leading solicitors in restrictive covenant disputes and an experienced High Court practitioner. He has obtained numerous injunctions for a range of leading corporate clients, in the High Court, in recent years. John has a very solutions orientated and commercial approach.
John qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and as a barrister in 1993. He is an experienced advocate and has years of experience in litigating in the Employment Tribunal, and the Employment Appeal Tribunal in unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and equal opportunities cases.
John’s client base is entrepreneurial and this prompted him to set up Constantine Law. Before this, he headed the London employment team of a large national law firm.
John has particular expertise in business protection and works closely with some of the leading barristers in the field to protect his client’s commercial interests. He has great experience in the arena of a-typical working, including consultancy agreements, IR35, CIS and the tax implications of each. He works closely with leading accountants to provide joined-up solutions for his clients.
John is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and the leading Irish entrepreneurial organisation, the Irish International Business Network (IIBN). He is also an active member of the Institute of Directors (IOD). John appears regularly on news media including the LBC and Television. He is also a regular contributor to leading trade magazines on employment matters.
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
Institute of Directors (IOD)
Irish International Business Network (IIBN)
Personal
John is married to Ceri, with three children, Joseph, Theo and Aoife. He is a member of the Hampstead Triathlon Club and raises money through Olympic distance triathlons. His other main passions are public affairs (standing in the 1997 General Election) and London’s cultural scene.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Employment > Employers
Constantine Law Limited is a growing presence in the London employment arena, increasingly involved in high profile contentious matters including major worker status cases. The firm also demonstrates capability in corporate support work such as TUPE and restructuring. The team is led by John Hayes, an expert in the field of restrictive covenants and injunctions. Nick Hine, Sarah Evans, Will Clayton and senior associate Caroline Glacken are also key members of the team.
London > Employment > Senior executives
Specialising in advising senior executives within the financial services industry, Constantine Law Limited also provides a full range of services within the recruitment, construction, and public services sectors. The team is spearheaded by John Hayes, who atcs in high-value disability and sex-based discrimination claims. Additional core strengths for the team include regulatory work, corporate reshuffles, and wrongful dismissal claims. Will Clayton handles contentious whistleblowing claims and exit negotiation matters.