David Hardstaff

Associate

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Overview

David is an Associate in the Employment and Dispute Resolution groups. After 10 years as an in-house lawyer in local government he moved into private practice in the 1980’s, initially with a major London firm and subsequently in the Nottingham office of a national firm.

Having specialised in employment law for over 30 years, David has experienced first hand the development of what has grown into a complex and sensitive area of the law. He works closely with HR professionals, operational managers and senior executives to support and steer them through the complexities of all aspects of both individual and collective employment law. He has extensive experience as an employment tribunal advocate, but his primary focus is avoiding and resolving disputes.

David also handles commercial dispute resolution cases.

Highlights

Recent matters of note include advising the UK subsidiary of an international group on a contractual dispute with a supplier, and settled a significant employment claim on behalf of an American owned medical supplies company. 

Presentations

David is an experienced speaker at seminars and conferences and regularly updates clients on changes to employment legislation and practices.

Outside of Work

In his younger days he was a dedicated athlete/marathon runner, but as time has moved on David’s main work/life balance has become horse riding - he loves mucking out!