Simon Shepherd serves as the leader of the employment team at Schofield Sweeney. He represents a diverse clientele, including organizations, individuals, and educational institutions, in a wide range of employment law matters. Simon offers strategic and commercially-oriented advice to businesses, addressing various issues. His expertise extends to the education sector, where he provides employment law guidance to schools and academies, particularly in the context of parental complaints. Simon has achieved successful outcomes representing schools in the SEN and Disability Tribunal, as well as representing a courier company facing allegations of unfair dismissal and race discrimination. In a notable case, he conducted his own advocacy during a seven-day hearing, securing a costs award exceeding £30,000. Schofield Sweeney LLP takes great pride in its outstanding reputation for handling conflict-related matters with sensitivity and professionalism, even in challenging circumstances such as business closures. Their extensive experience and specialized knowledge encompass a wide range of industries, sectors, and complex legal areas. The firm places significant emphasis on building personal relationships and dedicates ample time to understanding each client’s unique needs, ensuring the most effective approach to handling their legal matters.
Products and services
- Advice on Family Friendly Policies and Procedures
- Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Discrimination and Equal Pay Claims
- Misconduct
- Poor Performance and Sickness Absence Issue
- Volume Settlement Agreements
- Representation at Employment Tribunals
- Redundancies and Restructures
- Tupe Advice & Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal Claims
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