Solicitor – Admitted 2019
When our startup was going through the acquisition process, as a single Founder, I couldn’t have managed to finalise the deal and get an excellent outcome for myself and the company without the day to day support I received from Henry and his team. He explained all the legal points in a layman words, negotiated better terms and kept me sane till the end.
Founder of a tech business
Henry has taken time to listen to the issue, asked pertinent questions and then came back with a clear explanation of options with associated risks. This has enabled me to make informed decisions. Henry has supported and guided me through processes from beginning to end in a timely and professional manner. I would readily suggest Henry’s services to others.
CEO at regional charity
I was delighted with the level of service, attention to detail and speed that Henry dealt with my matter.
Senior executive in the Housing sector
Overview
I am a Senior Associate in Michelmores’ Employment team. I enjoy building strong, lasting relationships with my clients, and I believe that understanding their unique challenges is key to offering practical, tailored solutions.
I have worked across sectors including finance, technology, private equity, entertainment, manufacturing, charities, local government, and hospitality. My experience includes strategic restructuring and redundancy advice, TUPE, discrimination law – particularly in relation to age, disability, sex, and pregnancy/maternity discrimination. I have extensive experience negotiating exits for senior executives, advising on complex employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and managing employment tribunal litigation.
Before joining Michelmores, I gained a diverse range of experience spanning international law firms, a boutique London employment law outfit, regional practices, and a stint in-house. This breadth of experience allows me to bring a well-rounded perspective to my clients, advising both employers and employees on a wide range of employment law issues.
My goal is to provide practical, client-focused advice that helps businesses, other organisations, and individuals navigate employment challenges with confidence.
I have served on the junior committee of the Employment Lawyers Association and regularly engage in pro bono work, with a recent focus on advising new parents on their legal rights.
Outside of work, I live locally to Exeter – my hometown – with my wife and two sons. I love visiting Italy, where my wife is from, and spend most holidays there. I also enjoy playing guitar/songwriting, staying active through running, cycling, and squash, and I am passionate about nature and ornithology. I hold a degree in History from King’s College London and maintain a strong interest in anything historical.
Recent experience
Advising an international entertainment and hospitality business on an employment tribunal claim involving unfair dismissal, protected disclosures (whistleblowing) and disability discrimination
Supporting various organisations, including an international charity, a private equity firm, an international legal resourcing company, a film production company, and a technology company in the retail space, on complex restructuring and redundancy exercises, successfully negotiating exits for key individuals
Assisting a regional charity with TUPE considerations arising from a service provision change
Leading on advising a care sector tech platform on its acquisition by private equity investors, advising on the employment law aspects of the transaction
Acting for highly remunerated senior executives regarding both their entrance into and exit from businesses, negotiating favourable exit deals and ensuring their legal protection through robust negotiation of contractual terms
