Jonathan Mansfield

“Employment disputes are a costly distraction for businesses and the people involved on both sides. Sure-footed advice with an understanding of commercial reality is vital to ensure best results.”

Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1996 Jonathan has helped clients with employment law and employment related litigation issues.

He headed up the employment team at his previous firm, based in the City of London.

He provides practical advice to help clients achieve a cost effective and timely outcome consistent with their business aims or, in the case of individuals, their career progress.

He helps clients as follows:-

Business Clients

  • Employment documentation to ensure best protection before, during and after employment
  • Advice on preventing and handling disciplinary, performance, grievance, restructuring, redundancy and discrimination issues in the workplace
  • Guidance on whistleblowing
  • Advice in business transfers and TUPE
  • Advice on trade union recognition
  • Representation in the employment tribunal, civil courts and at appeal level
  • Preventing and pursuing breaches of post-termination restrictions
  • Training managers to prevent and reduce the impact of disputes

Senor Executives/Employees

  • Negotiation of exits and settlement agreements
  • Advising on discrimination, harassment and bullying
  • Whistleblowing support
  • Advice on the enforceability of post-termination restrictions
  • Pursuing and resolving employment tribunal claims
  • Diffusing the threat of and defending civil claims against former employees

Jonathan also has extensive experience in training, consulting and coaching HR professionals and fellow lawyers.

He likes to spend his spare time with children and grand children as well as grappling with the Greek language. He is also a director of an international charitable organisation educating young people on the travel and tourism industry.