Howard notes that many employers are compassionate in light of a recent diagnosis and provide enhanced benefits (e.g. pay and sick leave) but issues often start to emerge in the long term.
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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.