Lloyd Clarke
Solicitor
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Partner
SRA ID: 483747
I am a Partner of the firm and head up Attwells’ Employment Law Department. I also regularly undertake work in the areas of civil litigation, data protection and company/commercial.
I advise employers, employees, independent contractors, businesses and individuals in contentious and non-contentious matters, regularly appearing in the Employment Tribunal.
A typical week for me would involve advising upon settlement agreements, negotiating exit packages, drafting claims and defences to the Employment Tribunal or County Court (such as those relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination, breach of contract etc.), contracts of employment, staff handbooks and other HR documentation, advising on grievance and disciplinary proceedings, TUPE transfers and poor performance/sickness absence and attending Tribunal.
Alongside my general offering, I specialise in advising those operating in a small handful of key sectors, including care, estate agency and IR35.
I have provided seminars on legal issues affecting the care sector to members of both Suffolk Care Association and Essex Care Association (whom Attwells are proud to Partner with), in addition to talks at a national level. I have also delivered talks across East Anglia and London to Estate Agents on key legal requirements for their business, in conjunction with NAEA Propertymark.
My clients value my tenacity, attention to detail, communication and negotiation skills, alongside my supportive approach to all of my client relationships.
Examples of my work:-
Successfully defended claims for breach of contract, racial discrimination and harassment, obtaining an order for costs in the maximum sum of £20,000 against the Claimant, following a 5 day hearing in Central London.
Achieved £100k+ settlement on behalf of a senior bank executive after just one letter to their employer.
Provided employment law advice and support to a commercial client in connection with the largest corporate transaction undertaken by any firm in East Anglia in 2013 (£100m).
Successfully defended a £90,000 Employment Tribunal Claim on behalf of a care provider, representing them at a 3 day final hearing, obtaining a costs order against the Claimant for £5,000.
Represented one the largest independent estate agencies in the UK in the County Court in several breach of contract claims.
Advised a national TV presenter under investigation by HMRC regarding IR35.
I offer an initial no obligation telephone consultation, alongside fixed fees. I also operate retainer packages with my employer clients allowing them to utilise me day in, day in out as their ‘in house adviser’.
18, North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ
Licensed for 12 years
Practice Areas
Employment, Dispute Resolution
First class, prompt co-ordinated response to a delicate matter
Having read an article from the practice (Lloyd) to completing a review of a sensitive employment matter took a matter of a few days and a very clear and decent outcome for all parties. Really excellent support and co-ordination from Hannah and the partner Lloyd. You couldn't ask for a better team who were pragmatic and dealt with things in a common sense way. Service as it should be and at thee right price. superb.
Lawyer named in this review: Lloyd Clarke
A representative from Attwells Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 02 June, 2023
Hi Jonathan, I'm delighted that your experience with Lloyd and their team, especially Hannah, was excellent. From reading an article to completing a review of a sensitive employment matter in just a few days is impressive. It's great to know that they provided clear and decent outcomes for all parties involved. Their support, coordination, pragmatism, and common-sense approach are truly commendable. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback and recognising their superb service at the right price. If you ever need further assistance or have any more questions, feel free to reach out.
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Anonymous
I was extremely impressed with how quickly my matter was dealt with, Lloyd was understanding of my situation and was happy to help. I very much appreciated the transparency around fees and how my expectations were managed. LLoyd was supportive throughout and answered all of my questions promptly. A stressful time and situation made somewhat easier by Lloyd, thank you.
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Employment Law
I used Lloyd Clarke a short while ago in an employment dispute.
I found him very helpful and efficient and would recommend this firm and Lloyd Clark to anyone with a similar problem.
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Exactly what was needed and more.
After quoting me a competitive price, but with by far the best time frame, Attwells solicitors in Ipswich took on my case.
Every step of the process from the very beginning was dealt with in a highly professional manner with amazing speed and precision.
I know that my case was simple and boring for them, but I was made to feel as though I was the most important case of the year and that I came before anything else.
I would definatly recommend this young and enthusiastic team to anyone looking for a no noncence, clear speaking, effective solution to any case they handle.
A job well done!
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Great service - recommend
I had some restricted covenant issues and was given Lloyd Clarke's details through a friend. I found him friendly and knowledgeable and he was able to give me the relevant advice and information in a timely and efficient manner.
Great level of service! I highly recommend.
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Excellent service, understanding and compassionate
I suffered some sensitive employment issues with my previous employer and was recommended to speak to Lloyd Clarke at Attwells by a family member. Due to the nature of the issues I was having, the free consultation was a difficult one for me but Lloyd remained friendly and understanding throughout- he even once got me to laugh! Unfortunately, I could not resolve the issues myself and instructed Lloyd to deal with my case. I was kept fully up to date with all progress and, being a nervous wreck at this point, received full support. Nothing was too much trouble for Lloyd, even when he would take my worried calls late in the evening and repeatedly talk me through my options and what action would be taken the next day. Something which also stood out for me was that Lloyd was available on Saturdays so that I could discuss matters with him face-to-face which makes a huge difference when you are talking through an employer's response. The handling of my case itself was brilliant. The letters sent to my employer were excellent and accurately reflected my point of view and I would always receive a phone call from Lloyd before receiving copies of my employer's correspondence so that I didn't get any nasty surprises. In the end, my case was resolved with a better outcome than I could ever have hoped for with very little involvement needed from myself. To deal with issues with your employer is extremely daunting but not once was I ever involved in a way which made me uncomfortable as Lloyd made sure that all correspondence was through him and not directly to me. I cannot recommend Lloyd enough and I am extremely grateful to him for his understanding and compassion at such a difficult time. Having had such a great experience with Attwells, I recently bought my own home and instructed them for the conveyancing. Again, everything went very smoothly with no intervention from me. I don't believe I had to chase once. I cannot recommend Attwells enough and will definitely use them should I need them again.
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