Rory is a Solicitor in our Employment team, with 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.