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Howard is a partner with a leading reputation for conducting high-value contentious employment disputes, both in an internal disciplinary setting and externally in the Employment Tribunal and High Court.

Howard pursues a strategic lead approach, working closely with clients across a wide variety of industry settings, including financial and professional services, sport, and media and entertainment.  

Dealing with reputational management issues is a key feature of much of the work Howard undertakes and as well as dealing with discrimination and harassment claims he has also a particular expertise in cases involving workplace bullying, burn out and stress.

In recent years, Howard has been advising on a number of the most high profile internal misconduct investigations that have dominated the news headlines. This continues to be a growing area of work and combines reputation management with employment law advice in high pressured situations. A cross-over area of legal work in which the firm is uniquely well placed to advise.

Howard is ranked as a ‘Leading Partner’ for his employment work in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

His knowledge, expertise and experience are second to none.”

Chambers UK

Howard is a top employment lawyer. His letters to the other side are masterpieces and ought to be framed.”

Chambers UK

Howard is a class act. He is calm and clear in his advice. He doesn’t shy away from pointing out weaknesses in the client’s position but does so in a balanced way. He is responsive and delivers on promises.”

Chambers UK

Howard Hymanson always displays a steady hand on the tiller. He is a pleasure to deal with and a skilled tactician.”

The Legal 500

My main relationship is with Howard Hymanson – efficient, approachable and knowledgeable.”

The Legal 500

Howard Hymanson understands our business and culture. He is an excellent listener and works to help us achieve our goals but also challenges where appropriate and gives robust advice, based on legal knowledge and experience as well as understanding of our business.”

The Legal 500