Debenhams Ottaway

Employment

Michael Kerrigan is a partner in the employment team.

He has a diverse range of experience in advising both employers and employees. His practical, supportive and commercial approach to advising clients has seen him build a large and loyal base of clients across Hertfordshire and North London.

Michael handles a broad spectrum of work ranging from advice on policies and contracts to conducting complex litigation. Recently Michael has been involved in a number high-profile disputes in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. He has developed a specialism in advising on complex employment status disputes, sexual harassment investigations and claims, whistleblowing and potentially age discriminatory policies (employer justified retirement age).

With an extensive experience of advising on all aspects of disciplinary, performance review and sickness absence processes Michael is often called upon on an urgent basis to advise his clients on general HR issues or disputes within the workplace.

Michael regularly delivers seminars and training around the latest developments in employment law. As a promoter of equal opportunities and women’s rights, Michael is often asked to speak and comment on the topic of menopause in the workplace.

Trained at Turner & Debenhams (now Debenhams Ottaway); qualified 2009; senior associate 2019; partner 2023.

Michael is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Michael studied Law at the University of Reading before undertaking the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London.