The employment practice at Excello Law is home to an experienced team that excels in defending tribunal claims, drafting documentation and supporting on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. David Greenhalgh has key experience advising employers in complex investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances. Nelu Abeygunasekera has notable specialism in post-termination restrictions and High Court injunctive litigation, while Hina Belitz handles senior exits, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘David Greenhalgh is an outstanding practitioner. Reassuring and engaging, he is nonetheless unafraid to ask the most direct penetrating questions to ensure that he gets to the nub of the issue. With a no-nonsense "sleeves rolled up" approach he provides advice that is jargon free and down to earth. Most importantly, he gives a clear opinion and does not sit on the fence in the way that so many others do. We would recommend him without hesitation. ’

  • ‘I work almost exclusively with David Greenhalgh - a terrific, commercial, no-nonsense, service-oriented lawyer.’

  • ‘A good understanding of small businesses and a commitment to diversity.’

  • 'Nelu Abeygunasekera is outstanding.’

  • 'Sarah's advice is always measured and to the point, her ability to grasp the facts and judgment in assessing risk is second to none. ’
  • Nelu is an excellent all-rounder with detailed knowledge. She is a brilliant strategist and has the ability to make really complex issues easy to understand. She is great with people - very kind, calm and empathetic. I really enjoy working with her. ’

Key clients

  • HVSS Limited
  • JEDI consultancy
  • Swoon Editions Limited
  • Fat Beehive Ltd
  • SofaSofa/Thomas Lloyd
  • Eqvilent
  • Big Fang Collective
  • Maddox Capital
  • Future Workshops
  • TPA Capital
  • Diagrama
  • Safe Workplace

Work highlights

Advising employer on dealing with complaints of sexual harassment against senior level director and disciplinary action to tackle the same.
JEDI Consulting - Investigation into complaints brought by members of Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) into past failures by the CIoF in the handling of sexual harassment complaints and to ensure those involved with the CIoF are safeguarded through appropriate, transparent and accessible complaint handling processes.
SafeWorkPlace - work on design of app for use by employers to capture, manage and document employment law risk including anonymous reporting.

Other key lawyers

David Greenhalgh; Nelu Abeygunasekera; Hina Belitz; Sarah King