William Addis

PROFILE

William joined the employment law team in January 2004 and became an Associate in December 2006, Head of Department in April 2007 and Partner in January 2009.

William is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association, a Foundation School Governor and a keen sportsman, and spends part of his time presenting seminars to businesses and organisations and writing articles for business magazines.  William has been personally recognised by  Chambers Directory (a leading guide to the UK legal profession) as a leading individual in Kent, Sussex and Surrey for Employment work.

EXPERTISE

  • Managing day-to-day employment law issues
  • Advising on the employment implications of corporate transactions, including transfers of undertakings
  • Employment Tribunal and EAT claims
  • Employment contracts, policies and procedures
  • Advising medical partnerships
  • Redundancy and business reorganisations
  • Negotiating exit strategies for senior executives including directors
  • Running training sessions and seminars on employment law
  • Dealing with sickness absence

SUMMARY

William acts mainly for employers advising their HR Managers and Directors including successfully defending and settling tribunal claims against businesses ranging from SME’s to PLC’s.  

WISH FOR THE YEAR

To get a dog.

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