Partner
David is described in the 2007 edition of Legal 500 as "always on top of the legal framework and applies it well to the circumstances."
My background
Articled Hugh James, qualified 1979. Human Resources manager in industry 1980-85. Assistant solicitor then partner Hill Dickinson, 1985-93. Joined Bevan Ashford as Head of Employment Department in 1993. Established London office in 1998 as Managing Partner. Partner, Bevan Brittan LLP 2004-
What I do
I have specialised in employment and industrial relations law since 1979. Over the years I have built up considerable experience of advising employers in many business sectors on all aspects of the employment relationship. I bring practical solutions to employment and industrial relations problems, as well as providing proactive advice on developments in UK and EU law.
I also offer practical day to day support to personnel and line managers on human resource matters as well as assisting at board level on the employment aspects of strategic corporate planning. I am a member of the management committee of the Employment Lawyers Association, the CBI Employment Relations Committee and the Institute of Personnel and Development.
I am also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. I lecture extensively both in-house and for commercial conference organisations on such topics as sex discrimination, trade union legislation and European Employment Law.
Some examples
I advised a multinational company on collective redundancies/contracting out and threatened industrial action.
I advised two US multinationals on major redeployment exercises, providing board level advice on consultative processes across the EU.
I am acting for a number of NHS Trusts in relation to disciplinary issues concerning consultant surgeons.
I am acting on a high profile disability discrimination claim brought by a marketing director against a regulatory body.
I undertook the harmonisation of employment documentation for the UK subsidiaries of a US parent in the high-tech sector.
Contact me via david.widdowson@bevanbrittan.com or via 0870 194 7888.
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