If you are director or a senior executive we can advise you on all aspects of your employment relationship from negotiating terms to providing pragmatic legal advice when the employment relationship encounters problems.
Our focus is your objectives and priorities and our advice will be tailored to meet your desired outcomes. We understand that offering cost effective and commercial solutions is especially important when acting for individuals.
The breakdown of an employment relationship and problems at work can be very stressful, especially for directors and senior executives who invest significant time and emotion into working life. Difficulties may arise as a result of a restructure, a change in duties and responsibilities, discrimination, bullying and harassment, disciplinaries or grievances. We can help you find amicable resolutions to workplace problems, taking into account your reputation and financial considerations including advising on ‘without prejudice’ or ‘protected conversation’ negotiations and settlement negotiations. If it is not possible to resolve matters, our employment lawyers have an excellent reputation in acting for executives in Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
We work with senior executives operating in a number of industry sectors, including media & entertainment, technology, fashion, retail, publishing, advertising, telecoms, investment banking, legal and accountancy.
We can provide advice on:
- Negotiating your employment contract or service agreement
- Employment bonus, incentive schemes, remuneration packages and tax implications
- Settlement agreements
- Without prejudice and/or protected conversation negotiations
- Redundancies and restructures
- Disciplinaries
- Workplace disputes and grievances
- Regulatory issues and directors’ duties
- Non-executive director appointments
- Post-termination restrictions and team moves
- Reputation management.
Media professional
We advised a media professional on the termination of an expatriate arrangement including ensuring that he was able to benefit from the generous tax relief applicable in such circumstances.
Chief Finance Officer, global technology company
We advised a CFO on the proposed termination of their employment following an acquisition.
Chief HR Officer, global technology company
We advised a Chief HR Officer on the proposed termination of their employment. Our client proposed the termination as a result of being unhappy with changes being made by their employer. We acted on the negotiations in relation to the settlement amount and share options.
Chief Executive Officer, advertising agency
We advised the CEO of an advertising agency on securing their exit. We put together a proposal and negotiated on the clients behalf, including in relation to restrictive covenants.
Howard Hymanson
Partner
E: howard.hymanson@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Marian Derham
Partner
E: marian.derham@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Yvonne Gallagher
Partner
E: yvonne.gallagher@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0) 20 7667 5000
Poppy Lucas
Senior Associate
E: poppy.lucas@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Charlie Thompson
Senior Associate
E: charlie.thompson@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sarah Verrecchia
Associate
E: sarah.verrecchia@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
