Excello Law acts for employers on a wide range of issues. It is routinely called upon to draft key employment documentation, and defend tribunal claims. It is also skilled at bringing High Court injunction proceedings, and advising on restructuring and redundancies. In addition, it concentrates on advising on senior exits, and on investigations. It is well-placed to also advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. David Greenhalgh and Hina Belitz are the practice heads. Nelu Abeygunasekera is a seasoned practitioner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excello Law are always highly efficient and tenacious representatives for the respondent - and employer - side of claims. They definitely keep a weather eye on the practicality and cost of defending proceedings, and are great at spotting strategic opportunities for negotiation.' 

  • ‘Hina Belitz always provides careful, useful and cogent advice, and has a real knack for expressing this in simple and straightforward language to help clients understand the nuances of the legal issues at hand. She is great at managing expectations.'

  • ‘Whenever I use Excello I deal with Hina Belitz, who has helped me over many years. She is very competent, understands clearly client objectives, is open and honest and very commercial.’

  • ‘The client facing approach, common sense as well as expertise. David Greenhalgh is one of the most personable, commercial, practical employment law experts I have ever come across.’

  • ‘Nelu Abeygunasekera is the most brilliant and outstanding solicitor, and just the right person you need, especially when dealing with complex, difficult and often hostile employment negotiations.'

  • ‘Sarah King is always approachable, thorough and engaging - I wouldn't go anywhere else for my employment law advice!’

  • ‘We have always dealt with Nelu Abeygunasekera, who has handled our enquiries promptly and given sound advice. We will always be advised of alternative solutions and the best course of action for our business.’

  • ‘Sarah King is fabulous to work with. I always feel in very good hands and never patronised. Sarah is down to earth and a pleasure to work alongside on a case.'

Key clients

  • SofaSofa/ Thomas Lloyd
  • Adverity
  • Eqvilent
  • Big Fang Collective
  • HVSS Limited
  • JEDI consultancy
  • MCKS charity
  • Swoon Editions Limited
  • Maddox Capital
  • Future Workshops
  • TPA Capital
  • Diagrama
  • Suzy Lamplugh Trust
  • SafeWork Place
  • Fat Beehive Ltd
  • LCN Legal Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising SafeWork Place on enhancements to HR app product to cover new positive legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment.
  • Advising JEDI Consultancy on an investigation into lessons learned of handling of historical sexual harassment complaints.
  • Advising MCKS charity on employment contracts, volunteer agreements, duties of trustees, and safe-guarding of children.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Greenhalgh, Hina Belitz

Other key lawyers

Sarah King, Nelu Abeygunasekera