Join us for an interesting and engaging event on redundancies, as part of our HR Futures series.
Throughout the session we’ll look at:
- When is there a genuine redundancy situation?
- The “pool” and selection criteria
- Getting the consultation process right
- Offering alternative employment and statutory trial periods
- Rights of pregnant employees and new parents in the redundancy process
- Alternatives to redundancy, including voluntary redundancy and settlement agreements
- Expected impact of the Employment Rights Bill.
Please RSVP to secure your place
We look forward to welcoming you to our Birmingham office or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
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Callum is a Solicitor in the Employment team, based in our Birmingham office. He specialises in advising both businesses and individuals on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, covering both contentious and non-contentious issues.
He provides pragmatic legal advice on:
- Settlement Agreements – negotiating and drafting agreements to ensure fair and compliant outcomes
- Redundancy and Restructuring – guiding employers through complex processes with sensitivity and legal precision
- Employment Tribunal Claims – representing clients in disputes, from initial instruction through to hearing
- Employment Aspects of Corporate Transactions – advising on TUPE, due diligence, and contractual matters during mergers and acquisitions
- HR Advisory Support – offering day-to-day guidance on disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
Key Highlights
- Delivers tailored employment law training sessions to clients and internal teams, helping to build legal awareness and confidence in HR practices
- A committed advocate for greater Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, actively supporting initiatives that promote inclusive cultures
- Known for diligence, responsiveness, and a strong focus on client care.
James Sutherland is a Paralegal in the Employment team, based in our Sheffield office.
He supports a wide range of clients, from individuals to businesses across various sectors, on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. His work includes providing practical, commercially focused HR advisory support to help clients navigate everyday workplace challenges.
James plays a key role in the management of Employment Tribunal cases, assisting both Claimants and Respondents throughout the process. Known for his adaptable approach and keen attention to detail, he delivers clear, tailored advice that aligns with each client’s specific needs and objectives.