Appleby is as adept at guiding businesses through their entry into Jersey, including the hiring of executives and staff, and is also instructed by said businesses, and also employees, in the event of tribunal proceedings concerning discrimination or unfair dismissal. Richard Sheldon oversees the firm’s employment offering across the Channel Islands, advising clients on executive exits, including where shareholder or partnership structures require unwinding. Niall MacDonald is regularly tasked with defending companies facing claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination before the Employment Tribunal, also handling contractual disputes. James Gallimore maintains a broad practice that spans employee immigration matters, pension schemes and tribunal proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- There is real diversity of experience in the employment team, and they are pragmatic with their advice and in their approach.
- Niall MacDonald is an exceptional employment lawyer. His approach is agile and intuitive, backed by significant experience and a deep understanding of the law. He builds and maintains trust. One of Jersey's brightest legal minds.
- Niall MacDonald (Partner) is our main point of contact and is exceptionally responsive and accessible. He combines warmth and approachability with strength, confidence, and clarity. Niall has an excellent understanding of our organizational values, our responsibilities as an employer, and our wider duty of care. He is highly skilled in negotiation and consistently achieves positive outcomes. His involvement brings an immediate sense of reassurance and safety. Richard Sheldon (Partner) provides strong commercial insight and is particularly adept at identifying pragmatic, proportionate solutions to complex employment matters. His advice is thorough, well-reasoned, and clearly explained, enabling us to understand both the legal position and the practical implications for service delivery. James Gallimore (Associate) is a rising star within the team. He is kind, thoughtful, and demonstrates outstanding attention to detail. His work is meticulous and reliable, and he approaches each matter with care and maturity. James adds real depth to the team’s capability and strengthens the confidence we have in the overall service provided. Olivia Lewis (Associate) has supported us on a number of matters and brings excellent attention to detail and a thorough, structured approach to her work. She is highly efficient and diligent. Her ability to manage the background elements of complex matters so effectively contributes enormously to the smooth running of cases and to positive outcomes.
Key clients
- Barclays Group
- Canaccord Genuity Wealth
- Dandara
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Family Nursing & Home Care
- HSBC Group
- Jersey Employment Trust
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- WM Morrisons plc
- PIB Group Limited
- Praxis Group
- Randalls
- Suntera Global
Work highlights
Represented the Dandara Group in proceedings before the Royal Court and Jersey Employment & Discrimination Tribunal with respect of allegations concerning bonus provisions, breach of contract, conspiracy, misappropriation of business assets, breach of fiduciary duties, diversion of business opportunities, fraud, misuse of confidential information and wider dishonest conduct.
Represented Randalls in a Tribunal claim that considered the inadmissibility of without prejudice communications and covert recordings in employment proceedings.
Advised Experian on the employment aspects of its acquisition of KYC360.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Richard Sheldon
Other key lawyers
Niall MacDonald; James Gallimore