The team at Excello Law covers both contentious and non-contentious matters ‘with unwavering dedication to achieving a positive outcome’ and regularly advises senior executives on exit negotiations and corporate restructuring. Co-head David Greenhalgh specialises in discrimination work, while his counterpart Hina Belitz is noted for her expertise in negotiating settlement agreements and handling restrictive covenant issues. Sarah King is ’very calm under pressure’ and typically acts in gross misconduct and discrimination litigation. In addition, the firm is well known for victimisation and unfair dismissal work. Nelu Abeygunasekera works with high-profile executives and negotiates complicated high-value, post-termination restrictions.

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Testimonials

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‘David Greenhalgh is an extremely skilled practitioner. He combines honed practical advice with a razor-sharp strategic outlook. The go-to employment lawyer for senior executives.’
‘Sarah King stands out. She is very calm under pressure, resourceful, fights hard for her clients and is very well respected.’
'Above all, the team's unwavering dedication to achieving a positive outcome was remarkable. The team fights tirelessly for the best interests and adapts to changing circumstances with resilience and determination.’
'Hina Belitz is approachable and easy to get along with, and at the top of her game. She has a great understanding of the law. She is robust when needed, but able to put clients at ease.'
‘Nelu Abeygunasekera was extremely warm, interested and effective.'

Work highlights

Acted for a senior HR client who worked for a charity who was disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act but was being threatened to sign a settlement agreement or be dismissed for gross misconduct.
Advising a CEO aged over 65 on age discrimination issues and negotiated high-value settlements after he was exited solely due to his age.
Assisted a Senior Software Product Manager in a global firm with a difficult exit allegedly linked to sex and nationality discrimination, amongst other things.