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David Philip Harris
David Philip Harris is the founder and managing partner of Settlement Agreement Advice.
Throughout his career, David has specialised in employment law. After becoming qualified as a Solicitor, David practiced at a prestigious commercial law firm, Manches LLP, before joining the employment team at Darby’s Solicitors LLP. He then founded his own law firm in 2011.
The Legal 500, a leading directory for law professionals, has mentioned David in the following terms:
“David Harris rates for his sound mind, concise language and ability to work well with clients to provide a solution.”
John Alick McConkey obtained his LLB undergraduate degree in Belfast before moving to Cardiff where he competed his Legal Practice Course. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 and gained a broad range of employment law experience while working at a firm in Cardiff before moving to a larger practice based in West London.
John acts for individuals as well as employers. His range of expertise includes drafting consultancy agreements, employment contracts and employee handbooks as well as writing letters on behalf of employers to employees engaged in disciplinary proceedings. John also regularly provides advice to employers in relation to redundancy situations which involve staff consultations together with the provision of redundancy selection criteria.
Pam is a highly experienced employment solicitor with a primary focus on guiding both employees and employers through every stage of the settlement agreement process. With over sixteen years of dedicated employment law expertise, she advises on exits arising from complex redundancies, grievances, discrimination claims, and whistleblowing disputes. Pam is particularly skilled at reviewing exit packages, negotiating enhanced financial terms, and securing optimal legal protections to ensure her clients’ interests are fully safeguarded before signing.
Pam qualified as a Solicitor in 2003 and brings over sixteen years of dedicated employment law expertise to advising both employees and employers. She specialises in settlement agreements, offering authoritative counsel to individuals navigating exit packages and assisting businesses with robust settlement drafting.
Since qualifying in 2005, Sacha has established herself as a highly regarded employment law specialist with particular expertise in negotiating and finalising settlement agreements, ensuring that her clients receive the most favourable outcomes possible.
Sacha’s depth of experience allows her to provide expert guidance on settlement agreements arising from complex scenarios, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, breach of contract, and whistleblowing. Her comprehensive understanding of employment law extends to advising on post-termination restrictions, unlawful deduction of wages, holiday pay and the management of disciplinary and grievance processes.
Ben’s extensive background in providing settlement agreement advice affords him a strategic advantage during negotiations. Because Ben understands exactly how claims are litigated, he can provide a detailed analysis of the terms to ensure his clients receive a fair and comprehensive settlement package.
Having worked across diverse industries, Ben is dedicated to prioritising his clients’ interests and delivering optimal results. He is highly regarded for his pragmatic negotiation style and reassuring advice, combined with a detailed analysis of every provision to ensure his clients’ positions are fully protected throughout the settlement journey.
Stevyn is a specialist in handling settlement agreements that involve high-stakes breach of contract claims and the intricacies of restrictive covenants. His ability to advise on injunctions and post-termination restrictions ensures that his clients are not only protected financially but also legally shielded as they move into their next role.
Throughout his career, Stevyn has demonstrated a consistent ability to secure exceptional results. His deep understanding of claim valuation allows him to accurately assess and maximise settlement offers. Stevyn frequently advises on settlement agreements involving shareholder directors, where he applies his experience in drafting shareholder agreements to ensure that complex equity and corporate interests are fully addressed during an exit.
