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Joseph Lappin

Partner and Head of Employment Joseph advises on all aspects of employment law and people issues with a particular focus on resolving workplace disputes and exit negotiations. Joe’s clients include senior executives, partners, board directors, sportspersons and athletes. His practice includes advice to employees on a broad range of employment and HR issues in both company and LLP contexts, often complex in nature. This work covers grievance and disciplinary investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination complaints, whistleblowing, contract disputes, the negotiation of exit terms (including settlement agreements), and post-dismissal issues (including breaches of post-termination restrictions and enforcement). Joe advises directors on their duties, appointments and exits. He also advises employers. Joe’s work for employers covers both contentious and non-contentious issues, including providing HR advisory services, and drafting employment contracts and HR policies. Acting for individuals and organisations allows Joe to develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting both sides of a dispute. Joe has particular expertise in Employment Tribunal litigation, providing assistance to claimants and respondents at all stages. · Stewarts Law LLP

EnglandEmployment, Litigation

About

Joseph Lappin is Partner and Head of Employment at Stewarts Law LLP, advising on all aspects of employment law with a focus on resolving workplace disputes and exit negotiations. He represents both individuals (including senior executives, partners, board directors, sportspersons and athletes) and employers, with particular expertise in Employment Tribunal litigation and complex exit arrangements.

Practice areas

EmploymentLitigation

Office

Expertise

Employment Tribunal litigationExecutive exits & settlement agreementsDirectors' duties, appointments and exitsHR advisory and employment policiesSportspersons and athletes

Education

  • Undergraduate degree in Economic History, Bristol University
  • LLB, The University of Law

Admissions

  • Qualified as a solicitor at Penningtons Manches Cooper (2014)