Howard acts for both employers and senior executives in relation to contentious and non-contentious employment law issues and has a wide breadth of experience across a range of sectors, including the Professional Services, Financial services, Sports and the NHS.Howard has developed one of the leading practices acting for individuals in conducting high-value personal injury stress claims in the High Court, as well as bullying and discrimination cases in the Employment Tribunal.He regularly advises on senior executive terminations, director/shareholder disputes, Team Moves, TUPE matters and provides strategic input to HR departments.He is a regular contributor to national broad sheet newspapers and the HR trade press, commentating upon work place stress legal issues and developments, most recently upon the impact of long hours work culture and home working in the context of the COVID -19 pandemic
Harbottle & Lewis LLP
Specialising in employment issues in the creative sectors, Harbottle & Lewis LLP advises a range of senior executives on a breadth of issues. Co-headed by Yvonne Gallagher and Howard Hymanson, the team regularly handles shock termination cases, High Court occupational stress claims, and exit packages. Also working in the financial and technology fields, the team handles corporate reshuffling, sensitive and complex investigatory work, and sex discrimination and bullying claims.
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‘The team are exceptionally thorough in their work, assuring absolute confidence in their work and advice.'
'Really felt valued, respected and most importantly, listened to. I felt confident that the outcome would be successful.'
'Personable touch and care with attention to detail every step of the way.'
Work highlights
- Represented Joanna Torode in a High Court occupational health stress claim, seeking personal injury damages against her employer Ropes & Gray.
- Advised the Managing Director of one of the UK’s major record labels on the shock termination of his employment, his potential claims against the record label and increasing the exit package offered.
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Yvonne Gallagher, Howard Hymanson