Briony McDermott
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Associates to watch : Employment
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About
Provided by Briony McDermott
Experience
Briony has over 10 years’ experience practicing employment law for both private and commercial clients and has gained specific knowledge of the education, agricultural, construction and care sectors.
Throughout her career, Briony has advised employers on a range of employment law matters including drafting contracts of employment, handbooks and a range of bespoke policies, and negotiation of settlement and compromise agreements.
She also has significant experience in dealing with redundancy processes, restructures and TUPE matters, and the legal implications of such reorganisations.
Briony completed her law degree at Sheffield Hallam University and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and Industrial Law Society.
Practice Areas
◼ Disciplinary & grievances
◼ Education employment law & HR
◼ Employment contracts
◼ Employment policies & procedures
◼ Employment tribunal litigation
◼ Family friendly rights
◼ Flexible working
◼ Recruitment
◼ Redundancies & restructures
◼ Restrictive covenants
◼ Settlement agreement negotiations
◼ Settlement agreements
◼ TUPE regulations
◼ Terms & conditions of employment
Career
Briony McDermott advises on contentious and non-contentious employment-related matters for businesses of all sizes.
She is well-known for being approachable and friendly and is commended for the effort that she makes to get to know a business to enable her to provide practical, straightforward advice whilst being mindful of her clients’ goals.
In addition to her legal advice, Briony also regularly provides face-to-face or online legal updates, training and HR forums in relation to the latest legal developments.
Chambers Review
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Briony McDermott advises clients on HR matters, contentious tribunal proceedings and internal investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Briony is always so helpful and practical with her advice. She gives a balanced view and is always a pleasure to speak to."
"Briony is always attentive, professional and gives excellent and timely advice."
"Briony is everything we want and more in our legal team."
"Briony is never fazed by our queries or wrangles, and the advice given is always well-informed, practical and easy to understand."
"We always receive a great service from Briony, I trust her advice and guidance."
"Briony is always so helpful and practical with her advice. She gives a balanced view and is always a pleasure to speak to."
"Briony is always attentive, professional and gives excellent and timely advice."
"Briony is everything we want and more in our legal team."
"Briony is never fazed by our queries or wrangles, and the advice given is always well-informed, practical and easy to understand."
"We always receive a great service from Briony, I trust her advice and guidance."