Rory is a Solicitor in our Employment team.
Rory has expertise in advising employer clients in responding to employment tribunal claims, and in managing disciplinary and grievance procedures, drafting and advising on the terms and effect of settlement agreements, and drafting and revising contracts on employment.
Rory can help you on a number of things, including:
- Drafting and revising employment policies and handbooks
- Advising employer and employee clients on workplace disputes
- Conducting and advising employer clients on employment tribunal claims including drafting pleadings and preparing for hearings
- Advising on the employment aspects of restructuring projects
- Advising employers on ad hoc HR queries
Some notable pieces of Rory's recent work include successfully advising an employer client to settle an unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claim; successfully advising a higher education client defend a race discrimination claim; and advising an international corporate client on the employment aspects of a commercial acquisition.
Rory is approachable and proactive and is able to provide straightforward, practical advice to clients which is tailored to their specific circumstances. He provides clear, concise, down to earth advice to employees who have been presented with a settlement agreement by their employer.
Employment law is an ever-evolving area of law which has an impact on everyone's lives. Rory enjoys working with his clients to support them with the challenges that this brings, and working together to plan how our clients can adapt to these changes.
No day is ever the same and he enjoys advising clients on new issues and challenges which they face on a day-to-day basis.
Rory is also passionate about resolving workplace issues, supporting both employers and employees with ongoing disputes and working towards achieving practical and commercial solutions for all parties.
Rory is based in Watford office, but can support you nationally.
"responsive, professional and empathetic with his approach and we highly recommend him to anyone seeking employment legal advice."
What you might like to know
Rory completed his training contract at VWV, undertaking seats in our Corporate, Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation teams before qualifying into the Employment department in March 2022. He completed his law degree and LPC at the University of the West of England.
Outside of work, Rory is a keen follower of Southampton FC and plays a wide variety of sports at a very low standard including football, golf, and tennis. Rory is a keen cook and plays guitar in the firm's band.
