Biography
Connor is a solicitor in the employment team.
Connor advises a variety of both employee and employer clients from a multitude of sectors in relation to contentious matters. Connor has managed disputes both in and outside of the employment tribunal; this has included advising employers on effectively managing the exit of senior employees and negotiating commercial settlement packages. Connor also has experience in non-contentious work, including providing support to workplace investigations.
Prior to joining the employment team at Ashfords in 2023, Connor worked as a paralegal at a UK charity for three years. After almost two years of working in the employment team, Connor gained experience in corporate, business risk and regulation and commercial disputes throughout his training contract, before qualifying into employment.
Relevant experience
National charity: Reviewing and updating employment contract and policy documents in light of the client’s commitment to changes to leave entitlements and changes in legislation.
Disability-focused charity: Assisting with navigating a complex employment status issue in employment tribunal proceedings and subsequently achieving settlement for the client before the final hearing.
Fast food franchisee respondent: Providing pragmatic advice to the client to help them appropriately manage the exit of a senior employee and negotiate a commercial exit package, avoiding the potential risk of future litigation.
National company: Providing support to the conduct of an independent investigation following an anonymous grievance against a senior employee.
