Andrew Whiteaker

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ABOUT ANDREW WHITEAKER

Hi I\'m Andy – Partner and Head of Employment at Boyes Turner.I’ve been working in employment law for over 20 years. I help businesses navigate the complex world of employment law with clear, practical advice. Whether it’s a merger, a tricky tribunal case, or just day-to-day HR support, I’m here to make things easier.What I do:• Lead Boyes Turner’s Employment team• Advise on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters• Support HR teams and in-house legal departments• Handle employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and disposals• Represent clients in employment tribunals• Draft executive service contracts and employment documentation• Deliver bespoke training for HR and legal teamsWho I work with:• National and multinational companies• Clients across hospitality, retail, tech, and more• Businesses with cross-border employment issuesHow I work:• Straight-talking and solution-focused• Commercially minded • Trusted adviser for urgent, complex, and sensitive matters• Known for pragmatic advice in a user-friendly styleRecognition:• Ranked in Chambers & Partners (Band 4 – Employment, Thames Valley)• Listed as a Next Generation Partner in Legal 500• Described by clients as “excellent,” and “knowledgeable,” and recognised as understanding client\'s business. A bit more about me:• Qualified as a solicitor in 2004• Joined Boyes Turner in 2008, became Partner in 2020• Twice seconded to multinational organisations – I understand in-house pressures• Member of the Employment Lawyers Association and European Employment Lawyers Association• Chair of the Reading Abbey Quarter Business Improvement DistrictOutside of work:• Keen sportsman – still trying to play rugby, football, and Aussie Rules• Coach of local junior rugby • Qualified rugby referee