David Seals > Downs Solicitors LLP > Dorking, England > Lawyer Profile

Downs Solicitors LLP
156 HIGH STREET
DORKING, SURREY
RH4 1BQ
England
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Work Department

Employment.

Position

David specialises in acting for employers in employment disputes and is an experienced advocate in the Employment Tribunals. He has acted for a broad range of clients, such as company directors, HR managers and owner-managers, in a variety of sectors from the motor car industry to schools and charities. He advises on all aspects of employment law, including terms and conditions of service, employment policies and procedures, termination, disciplinary and grievance procedures, employment aspects of business transfers/TUPE, redundancy and restructures, discrimination law, restrictive covenants and associated litigation, employment tribunal litigation and appeals. David also provides in-house training on employment law to HR departments and managers, typically in such areas as discrimination law, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and reorganisation/restructures. He is a regular article contributor to business journals and has presented many employment law seminars and workshops.

Memberships

Employment Lawyers Association.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Employment > Employment: Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Downs Solicitors LLP is described by one client as ‘a local firm with the expertise and clout of a national player.’ Led by David Seals, who offers ‘expert guidance’ on Employment Tribunal matters and data protection law from the Dorking office, the team assists both employers and employees with various matters including corporate transactions, redundancies and dismissals and general day-to-day advisory work. The practice also utilises the Employlaw scheme, offering HR support to clients.