John McConkey

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 474324

John qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and obtained a broad range of experience in employment law, working for a firm based in Cardiff, followed by a larger practice based in West London. John is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious employment disputes, acting for both individuals and employers of all sizes, including the implications of the TUPE regulations upon buying or selling a company. His range of expertise also includes drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, zero-hours contracts, settlement agreements, staff handbooks and letters to employees engaged in disciplinary proceedings as well as advising employers regarding redundancy situations and staff consultation, together with developing selection criteria and providing advice pertaining to potential dismissals. Added to his extensive experience in advising employees regarding the terms and implications of settlement agreements, John has also acted for employees in relation to issuing claims for unfair dismissal (including constructive dismissal), redundancy, disability discrimination and the unlawful deduction of wages and holiday pay. John is also experienced in advising on litigation outside of the Employment Tribunal.