Michael Kerrigan
UK Guide 2025
Up and Coming : Employment
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About
Provided by Michael Kerrigan
Practice Areas
Michael is a partner in our employment team and he has a diverse range of experience in advising both employers and employees. He has developed a specialism in advising on complex employment status disputes, sexual harassment investigations and claims, whistleblowing and potentially age discriminatory policies (employer justified retirement age). With an extensive experience of advising on all aspects of disciplinary, performance review and sickness absence processes Michael is often called upon on an urgent basis to advise his clients on general HR issues or disputes within the workplace. As a promoter of equal opportunities and women’s rights, Michael is often asked to speak and comment on the topic of menopause in the workplace.
Career
• Michael trained with Debenhams Ottaway.
• Qualified as a solicitor in 2009; made senior associate in 2019; made partner in 2023.
Professional Memberships
Michael is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Personal
Away from work Michael is an avid movie fan and has a passion for sport and music.
Chambers Review
UK
Michael Kerrigan acts for both employers and employees in a range of sectors. He is experienced in representing clients in claims of unfair dismissal, age discrimination and victimisation, among others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is an amazing person to have on your side. He explains everything in detail and highlights the positives as well as the negatives."
"Michael is a huge support and provides great legal support. He always gets back to us in a timely manner and we trust him implicitly."
"Michael conducts himself very professionally and provides an exemplary service. He has a great deal of knowledge and provides excellent detailed responses to the queries we have raised."
"Michael is compassionate when dealing with hard issues."
"Michael is an amazing person to have on your side. He explains everything in detail and highlights the positives as well as the negatives."
"Michael is a huge support and provides great legal support. He always gets back to us in a timely manner and we trust him implicitly."
"Michael conducts himself very professionally and provides an exemplary service. He has a great deal of knowledge and provides excellent detailed responses to the queries we have raised."
"Michael is compassionate when dealing with hard issues."
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