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Fraser Younson

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Work Department

Dispute Resolution, Employment

Position

Fraser is a skilled employment lawyer, with over 35 years’ experience in his field, having been called to the Bar in 1976 and going on to qualify as a solicitor 11 years later. He is well placed to advise on all employment disputes, boasting particular specialisms in discrimination claims and prevention, European Works Councils, union recognition and disputes, and whistleblowing.

Fraser also advises on redundancy and restructuring, data protection and employee privacy, and European Works Councils. In addition to his UK practice, Fraser is able to advise on cross-border employment law issues. As well as being frequently cited by the business press, he regularly speaks at major labour and employment law conferences.

Career

Called to the Bar 1976; Qualified as a Solicitor 1987; Co-Head of Global Employment Group at Baker & McKenzie, 1982-1999; Partner and Head of Employment Law at McDermott Will & Emery, 1999-2006; Partner and Head of Employment Group at Berwin Leighton Paisner, 2006-14; Employment Partner at Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP, 2014-16; Keystone Law, 2016.

Memberships

• Co-founder, former Chairman and currently Life Vice-President of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
• Member of the ELA management committee, legislative and policy committee and international committee
• Member of the European Employment Lawyers Association
• Member of the International Bar Association
• Member of the Industrial Law Society