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Employment Employment Litigation Even the most well-run businesses face litigation in the Employment Tribunal or Civil Courts; litigation which can be very costly and a huge drain on management time. Having expert representation will greatly improve the outcome you achieve, whether it is forcing the other side to withdraw or settle their claim or obtaining a judgment in your favour. We can help through: Expert advice on litigation strategies and tactics. Representation on all types of employment-related disputes in the Employment Tribunal or Civil Courts including: unfair dismissal; wrongful dismissal; breach of contract; discrimination; and whistleblowing. Experienced tribunal advocacy from one of our team. Highly effective representation at mediation. Case study Defending an outsourcing company against a claim for large bonus payments brought by two senior employees. Filing counter-claims and securing a very successful outcome at mediation. Successfully defending a regulated business against equal pay litigation brought by a senior female actuary. The employee’s claim was defeated in the Employment Tribunal and her appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal were also unsuccessful. Successfully defending four consultant doctors accused of racially discriminating against a colleague. The claim was defeated at the Employment Tribunal and the decision was supported by the Court of Appeal following an appeal by the Claimant. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

Regulatory & Crime Expert advice when it matters most Our partner led, seven strong team are experts in defending individuals and firms dealing with criminal, regulatory, or internal investigations. Our focus is on simplifying complex, high-stakes situations and delivering calm, strategic defence advice. Working with our colleagues in the employment team, we are experienced in advising professionals facing dual or tripartite issues in employment, regulatory and/or criminal law. "The team has deep criminal and regulatory experience. They are genuine experts in both." Chambers 2027 Regulatory and Disciplinary Business Crime and Fraud Information Requests & Compelled Interviews Professional Discipline Investigations General and Serious Crime HMRC Investigations Our experts Sarah Wallace Partner Emmeline Coerkamp Partner Jemma Sherwood-Roberts Partner John Milner Partner Tina Lakhani Partner Vivien Cochrane Partner Rachel Quickenden Senior Consultant Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors' & Officers' or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It's important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with our crime and regulatory teams using the contact details below and find out how we can help you. Contact the regulatory team Contact the crime team

Case Studies for Employment Individual Constantine law achieves excellent settlement for high profile journalist (falsely accused) Individual Guiding employees through whistleblowing and discrimination claims Employer Guiding employers through whistleblowing challenges Employer Navigating complex TUPE matters Individual Guiding employees through disability discrimination Individual Confidentiality dispute Employer Confidential Information: protecting what makes your business unique Employer Worker or self-employed contractor: recent case in the Court of Appeal Individual Opposing injunctive relief proceedings Individual Whistleblowing – Exposing the inconvenient truth Employer Protecting your business and injunctive relief

Alan Lewis With more than twenty-seven years’ experience as an employment lawyer and an additional decade in the corporate law arena before that, Alan is renowned among clients for his dedicated approach and attention to detail. Alan acted for one of the UK’s main providers of asylum seeker accommodation during 2025 in changing subcontractors which entailed large scale TUPE transfers in just under a 4-week period. In 2024 Alan acted for a London hedge fund in successfully defending one of the largest single whistleblowing claims ever seen in the UK by a former analyst who was seeking in excess of £6m in compensation "Alan Lewis is enjoyable to work with and is highly responsive and efficient" Legal 500, 2026 Position Partner Contact + 44 (0)7814 384 745 alan.lewis@constantinelaw.co.uk Alan mainly advises employers and his clients range from small SMEs to larger companies with thousands of employees. Whether a client's concern is a complex TUPE service provsion change, a senior leaver trying to poach customers in breach of restrictive covenants or a potentially damaging employment tribunal claim, Alan has helped to steer tens of companies to a successful outcome. Alan advises employers on how best to streamline their management of staff and resources so that managers reduce the amount of time spent on areas where they add little value to the business. He also assists directors and other senior executives in negotiating contracts with their employing company, or in forging a favourable exit deal if they are looking to move elsewhere. Clients facing particularly challenging and stressful situations are delighted with Alan's style. Alan writes regularly in the leading publication for HR Directors and HR Managers, People Management Magazine. Alan is married and lives in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. He is a Trustee of a North-West based Multi-Academy Trust with 10 schools and growing quickly. Alan qualified as a solicitor in November 1988. A senior director says: "His caring yet forensically detailed approach put me at ease, and ensured that I achieved the best possible result." The MD and owner of an accountancy practice says: “Alan is just the sort of solicitor you want in your corner: highly professional but practical and empathetic.” The HR Director of a retail company with more than 800 UK branches says: "He comes up with unique, creative solutions that you cannot find in a text book or from your average solicitor off the street. He is able to do this because of his ability to truly understand the needs of his clients and due to the outstanding level of care that he delivers." DIRECTOR AND OWNER OF A MOTORING LAW FIRM Alan is one of the most caring and intelligent Solicitors I have ever had the pleasure to meet. As a fellow solicitor I am proud to say that I look up to Alan as a shining example of best practice within the profession. Alan was kind enough to advise and help me through a legal issue recently. His caring yet forensically detailed approach put me at ease, and ensured that I achieved the best possible result. One of my favourite things about Alan is his ability to think outside the box. He comes up with unique, creative solutions that you cannot find in a text book or from your average solicitor off the street. He is able to do this because of his ability to truly understand the needs of his clients and due to outstanding level of care that he delivers. Previous Next

Case Studies for Immigration Business UK immigration programme management Individual Relocation to the UK of HNWI establishing UK presence Business Establishing a UK presence and relocation to the UK Individual Advising private equity group on purchase of care home division

Advice for individuals: We fight for your rights All of our employment lawyers advise employees and workers on claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, Equality Act claims and whistleblowing claims (this is not an exhaustive list). Every week, we achieve outstanding results for our clients, and many are prepared to provide glowing testimonials and some anonymised feedback is below. We are very cost-conscious and we work with individuals to achieve cost-effective legal solutions to their workplace issues. We believe the best way of showcasing our results are through case studies, you can find these here . The type of cases we typically do for workers and employees are as follows: Advice for partners and solicitors leaving law firms: including advising on desirable exit strategies Advice in relation to Settlement Agreements (big and small) Advice in relation to internal investigations and the regulatory consequences of such investigations: our employment and regulatory teams working together to provide “joined up” solutions Advice regarding unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal claims whether for redundancy, performance, capability or other reasons Claims under the Equality Act 2010: including in relation to sex, race, disability, age, faith or any other protected characteristic Whistleblowing claims: including the detriments and other prejudices suffered by whistleblowers and applications for interim relief and reinstatement Workplace Grievances: advising on detailed grievances for employees and helping employees through that process Workplace Disciplinaries: advising on disciplinary issues faced by employees and best practice guidance for managing the process Making Subject Access Requests: and Data Protection Act issues generally

Helping employers prevent illegal working All employers have a legal obligation to prevent illegal working, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Our Services We offer comprehensive support to help employers meet their obligations and reduce risk by: Advising on right to work checks – we review existing HR practices and provide clear guidance to ensure compliance with current legislation. Right to work training – we deliver tailored training sessions to help HR and recruitment teams understand and implement right to work checks effectively. Support during Home Office investigations – if you are facing enforcement action, we provide assistance to help you respond appropriately and protect your organisation. Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

Appeals Immigration applications on the basis of family life, protection claims, and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme, attract statutory rights of appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal. Where there is no statutory right of appeal against a decision, it may be possible to challenge a decision by way of administrative review, or judicial review. Our Experience Receiving a refusal decision is extremely stressful and it is important to take advice from a professional. Our partners have extensive experience in handling these matters. In every case, a detailed legal analysis of the merits is needed from the outset. In addition, we work to ensure that the client clearly understands the potential length of the process, and what they can and cannot do while it is pending, including whether they may work and travel. In preparing an appeal we prepare a forensic, robust and legally sound case, including obtaining witness statements and expert reports where needed. Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

<< Back Employment Case Studies Guiding employees through whistleblowing and discrimination claims CEO of an SRA business Constantine Law acts for a former CEO of a City law firm in a high-profile and complex whistleblowing and discrimination case. The claims brought in the Employment Tribunal against our client and others included unfair dismissal, race discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and whistleblowing detriment. We provided high-level legal and strategic advice throughout the process. The case involved navigating significant regulatory and publicity issues, given our client’s high-profile status and the serious implications it brings to our client’s career and the firm's trading position. This case was led by Neil Johnston and Ben Payne. For employment law advice about whistleblowing matters, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Employment Executive Negotiations & Settlement Agreements Appointing or removing senior executives can be complex and fraught with difficulty. Getting it wrong can prove very costly, particularly where the executive also has rights as a shareholder or regulatory obligations, such as those in the financial services sector. We can assist you through: Drafting and negotiating the terms of service agreements and non-executive director appointment letters. Preparing bonus and commission schemes as well as long-term incentive plans for incoming executives. Advising on employee shareholder arrangements, which can yield valuable capital gains tax relief. Providing strategic advice on the exit of a senior executive, taking into account shareholder issues and regulatory issues. Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements for corporate and individual clients. Case study Advising a private-equity firm on appointing a new Chief Executive to run one of their portfolio companies. Drafting the directors’ service agreement and negotiating detailed restrictive covenants and bonus provisions. Advising a leading insurance broker on the terms of his settlement agreement and successfully negotiating favourable amendments to his restrictive covenants. Achieving a creative solution for a senior female executive to include a high ex gratia payment and an agreed reference and leaving announcement. Working in conjunction with accountants and tax specialists to structure the settlement in the most tax efficient manner. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas We help businesses and their employees secure the right UK visas to live and work in the UK. Our expert support ensures smooth and compliant process from start to finish. Our Services Eligibility assessment – we review the role to ensure it meets Home Office criteria and advise on the most appropriate visa route, balancing business goals with employee needs. Application support – we guide your employees and their family members through every stage of the process, from documentation to preparation and submission of visa applications. Post-visa options advice, including future visa extensions, changes of employment and routes to permanent settlement where applicable. Salary assessment tool Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

Global talent, Entrepreneurs and Investors The needs of private individuals and their families require a tailored service, supporting the client through their immigration journey. We partner with our clients as trusted advisers from the early stages of planning a move, until their goals are achieved, whether this is residency, settlement or citizenship. We provide bespoke advisory and transactional services for private individuals and family offices. We leverage our extensive experience looking after tech talent, business founders and HNW & UHNW clients. We have a particular expertise in Tech Nation (digitech) applications and legacy extension applications under the Tier 1 (Investor) route. Our Services Strategic assessment – we understand your requirements and advise on the optimal options for you, anticipating and mitigating common pain points Planning – we help you to plan and time your immigration process for maximum convenience, focusing on processing speed and ability to freely travel Execution – you can prepare the application with you and ensure it meets every requirement, and act as your representative to the Home Office Ongoing support – we plan for how compliance will be achieved, including investment, hiring and day count requirements, and track key expiry dates Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk