Senior individuals seek out the employment practice at Payne Hicks Beach LLP for its expertise in employment health issues, privacy and data issues and unfair dismissal claims. The group represents a number of clients in financial services and law firms on discrimination and whistleblowing claims. The team is jointly led by two partners: Peter McRoberts advises on matters related to discrimination, disciplinary and health issues, whilst James Townsend specialises in statutory and contractual employment disputes and executive terminations. Chris Weaver has extensive experience in Employment Tribunal litigation, and Domonique McRae negotiates favourable exit packages.
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Practice head
Peter McRoberts; James Townsend
Other key lawyers
Chris Weaver; Domonique McRae; George Clough