Andrew Halpin

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 467152

Andrew is an accomplished employment solicitor with a wealth of experience, having qualified in 2014 and joining Forbes in January 2021. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Previously, Andrew served as the Employment Solicitor at The University of Liverpool and held the position of Head of Legal and HR for a substantial group of GP Practices in Liverpool. With nearly two decades dedicated to employment law, Andrew has cultivated expertise in assisting clients from diverse sectors, including both public and private entities. Andrew excels in providing comprehensive support on day-to-day HR issues, delivering tailored training sessions, and skilfully representing clients in both the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. His meticulous attention to detail and approachable demeanour have consistently earned him praise from clients. Notably, Andrew is frequently entrusted with handling senior exits, often involving Statutory Directors and Shareholder disputes. Recently, he achieved a significant victory by successfully representing a client in an application for an interim injunction and securing costs on their behalf. Drawing from his extensive experience, Andrew possesses a deep understanding of the challenges confronted by HR professionals and managers, having navigated similar issues first-hand. His advice is characterised by its pragmatic and commercially astute nature, always prioritising the best interests of his clients.