Specialising in complex and high-value employment disputes, Stewarts Law LLP regularly advises senior executives on cases in the employment tribunals and civil courts. Joseph Lappin is sought out for his knowledge of whistleblowing and discrimination claims, in addition to incentive schemes, workplace investigations and contract disputes. Charlie Thompson is a key name for senior individuals seeking advice in team moves, exits and remuneration, and has a particular specialism for cases involving mental health in the workplace.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Joseph Lappin. Excellent technical abilities, strategic and thoughtful. Good to have in your side.’

  • ‘Outstanding team for high value employment litigation. High quality lawyers throughout the department.’

  • ‘Charlie Thompson and Joe Lappin are both very skilled lawyers who really got the extra mile for clients.’

  • ‘Charlie Thompson is someone I would recommend, and have recommended, to friends who have employment law problems. He is smart, sensible, practical and also very nice. He is always astute to the practical realities of the situation, and gets great results based on good judgment, and the right balance of robustness and reasonableness.’

  • 'Excellent strength of character and technical ability.'

  • 'Joseph Lappin. Excellent technical abilities, strategic and thoughtful. Good to have in your side.'

  • 'Charlie Thompson is an expert in his area but also very empathetic. Strategically minded, sets out the legal next steps in a way that will support the client's goals.'

  • 'Good legal advice and very helpful.'

  • 'Joseph Lappin in the employment team worked on my case and the level of involvement from a senior level partner was so reassuring. I would not have received this at another firm. His communication was fantastic every step of the way.'

  • 'I felt that I was making the decisions but was empowered to do so and understood the pros and cons and possible consequences at each decision point.'

Practice head

Joseph Lappin

Other key lawyers

Charlie Thompson