Mike Hibberd
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About
Provided by Mike Hibberd
Practice Areas
Mike is an employment and data privacy law expert advising both organisations and senior individuals on a wide range of human resources and related issues.
Mike specialises in helping employers prevent and defend complex and high-value discrimination, unfair dismissal, employment status, equal pay, TUPE, and whistleblowing claims. This sees him regularly in the Employment Tribunal. He also advises clients on data protection issues and specifically helping organisations in a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, construction, hotel and leisure, legal, and healthcare. Mike helps clients understand their obligations and achieve compliance with both the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Much of his work in this area involves helping clients create a culture where the knowledge of privacy requirements is embedded throughout via UK GDPR policies and frameworks as well as tailored training.
Career
Qualified in September 2015
Specialist in employment law since 2015
Professional Memberships
The Law Society
Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
Chambers Review
UK
Mike Hibberd is an employment specialist who stands out for his expertise in data privacy, unfair dismissals and whistle-blowing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mike is a highly competent employment lawyer with a strong knowledge of the law and procedure and the application of this knowledge to the facts of the case."
"Mike is excellent - he's responsive and has managed several complex cases for us."
"Mike is highly approachable, supportive and patient. He has been very responsive too, and his knowledge is exceptional in his field."
"Mike is a highly competent employment lawyer with a strong knowledge of the law and procedure and the application of this knowledge to the facts of the case."
"Mike is excellent - he's responsive and has managed several complex cases for us."
"Mike is highly approachable, supportive and patient. He has been very responsive too, and his knowledge is exceptional in his field."