Graham Shannon

Solicitor - Associate Solicitor

SRA ID: 149375

I qualified as a Solicitor in 1989 and have been practising as an Employment Law specialist for the last 15 years having previously advised clients in a wide range of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. In my previous practice I was the first Solicitor in Northumberland to be granted a contract to provide legal aid work in Employment Law which resulted in my accumulating a wide range of experience including Advocacy experience in the Employment Tribunal and Civil Courts. Engagement with my clients attracted me to Law and has been the source of my enjoyment of practice ever since. My current role enables me to devote 100% of my attention and effort to my clients and I have the support of experienced colleagues to help me deliver the service I take pride in providing. I am routinely asked to advise in the drafting of Employment Contracts, Procedures and Policies as well as to advise on issues arising from the sale and transfer of businesses where I work alongside my colleagues in our Commercial Property department. I am also asked to advise on the enforcement and drafting of post termination restrictions. As a Charity Trustee I have a particular affinity with Employment issues arising in the ‘not for profit’ sector.