Joseph Lappin

Employment

Partner and Head of Employment

Joseph advises on all aspects of employment law and people issues with a particular focus on resolving workplace disputes and exit negotiations.

oe’s clients include senior executives, partners, board directors, sportspersons and athletes.

His practice includes advice to employees on a broad range of employment and HR issues in both company and LLP contexts, often complex in nature. This work covers grievance and disciplinary investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination complaints, whistleblowing, contract disputes, the negotiation of exit terms (including settlement agreements), and post-dismissal issues (including breaches of post-termination restrictions and enforcement).

Joe advises directors on their duties, appointments and exits.

He also advises employers. Joe’s work for employers covers both contentious and non-contentious issues, including providing HR advisory services, and drafting employment contracts and HR policies.

Acting for individuals and organisations allows Joe to develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting both sides of a dispute.

Joe has particular expertise in Employment Tribunal litigation, providing assistance to claimants and respondents at all stages.