SA Law LLP

Employment.

Partner and Head of Employment and Data Protection | Employment

Chris advises organisations and individuals on all aspects of their rights and responsibilities in both employment and data protection law.

Advising employers on procedural issues such as disciplinary and grievance matters, Chris has extensive experience in collective redundancy/restructuring programmes and transfer of undertakings for business ownership transfers and service provision changes. A large proportion of Chris’ work involves dealing with employment tribunal litigation and negotiating directly with opponents or via ACAS.

Chris also advises individuals who are undergoing redundancy or restructuring programmes, including advice on the processes that their employers should be following, how to handle consultation meetings, and negotiating redundancy compensation packages.

Giving comprehensive data protection advice, including advising on and undertaking data audits to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, Chris advises on making and managing data subject access requests, drafting data protection documentation, managing data breaches, and also assists in resolving disputes.

Pictons (1999-2005): Trainee Solicitor (1999-2001), Assistant Solicitor (2011-2005); SA Law LLP (2005 - present): appointed partner in 2013

Current directorships: Executive committee member, Depaul UK.

Basic French

Education Lawyers Association; Employment Law Association.

Norwich School; University of Kent (1998, LLB Law 2(1)); College of Law, Guildford (1999, LPC with commendation)

Cricket, golf (handicap of 14), football (supporter of Norwich City).