Excello Law has extensive experience advising senior level individuals on exits and settlement agreements, as well as High Court injunctive litigation and tribunal claims. The group is well-placed to advise on cases with neurodiversity elements, and racial and sexual harassment. Experienced litigator David Greenhalgh focuses his practice on senior exits and race and disability discrimination cases. Hina Belitz regularly advises on director-level exits, redundancies and TUPE. Sarah King negotiates settlement agreements and exit packages, whilst Nelu Abeygunasekera advises on disciplinary issues, whistleblowing and complex bonus schemes.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Overall I think Excello Law feel like a long term legal support partner. I will always go to them first to see if they can help me with Legal issues.’
  • ‘David Greenhalgh - I have worked with David and he is incredibly compassionate, supportive and professional. David is an expert in diversity and inclusion, but also an expert in giving honest advice. He knows when to be tough and when to calm the waters. I think David is a standout Lawyer.'

  • ‘Sarah King really listened and was incredibly thoughtful in her approach and guiding me through a process. I felt completely safe in the knowledge that she would get the best outcome.’

  • ‘Sarah was really helpful and understanding from start to finish. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently with regular updates and guidance. Sarah always listened, understood and offered guidance throughout with a good solid outcome which was resolved quickly.’

  • ‘Nelu Abeygunasekera is an exceptional partner, who really cares about her clients' wellbeing, beyond the case itself. She is pragmatic, commercial and tough when she needs to be. She achieved an outstanding result for me.’

Work highlights

Successfully represented the Head of Department at a private school who was threatened with dismissal following allegations of breaching safeguarding rules.
Secured preferential, high-value treatment of share options for a director-level client in the FinTech sector, which he would otherwise have lost due to his dismissal (which was due to his race).
Acting for director-level transgender client who was subjected to a lengthy campaign of discrimination, successfully securing her substantial value exit terms on her behalf.

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David Greenhalgh; Hina Belitz; Sarah King; Nelu Abeygunasekera