Michael Ryley > Weightmans LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Weightmans LLP
THE HALLMARK BUILDING
105 FENCHURCH STREET
LONDON
EC1M 5JG
England

Position

Michael has spent 30 years based in the City of London, advising a wide range of clients on all aspects of employment law. He is recommended by the latest edition of Chambers UK Guide, which has described him as “excellent, with a great deal of experience”.
Michael has an extensive knowledge of the employment issues arising on business transfers. He acts both on the procurement side – for Government and for multinational companies – and for service providers, advising on the TUPE implications of outsourcing and major infrastructure projects. The second edition of his book “TUPE: Law & Practice” was published in April 2014.
Michael gives strategic advice regularly across a range of employment law topics from boardroom disputes to labour relations issues, often with an international flavour. He advised Serco in the landmark discrimination case of Serco v Redfearn, which went to the Court of Appeal.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Employment > Employers

Weightmans, recommended for its ‘sharp, commercially astute and charismatic practitioners‘, handles employment litigation regarding matters such as discrimination and worker status, including at Court of Appeal level. The firm is particularly noted for its healthcare sector expertise. Sejal Raja, a discrimination and whistleblowing claims specialist, heads up the team. She is supported by the experienced Michael Ryley and Alex Leslie.