David Sillitoe

Partner @Robinson Ralph

Leeds, GB

A Chambers & Partners listed firm.I deal with a wide variety of matters affecting employers and employees. I enjoy the technical challenges Employment Law involves, as well as the people-oriented focus, I aim to resolve situations in a way that allows the parties to move forward positively. I advise on internal matters, including grievances and disciplinaries, restrictive covenants, and the application of and obligations arising under TUPE. I have an interest in the law on whistleblowing.I have experience of handling all types of Tribunal case, including all kinds of discrimination and victimisation, as well as unfair and constructive dismissal. I also have significant experience in the Employment Appeal Tribunal.I undertook the Bar Vocational Course at Nottingham Law School and cross-qualified as a solicitor in 2008. I have practiced Employment Law since 2003, beginning my career in a consultancy representing employers at Tribunals. I moved to work for a large national law firm, representing companies and employees in Employment Tribunal proceedings, as well as advising on employee relations issues.I have been published in the industry publication ELA Briefing.I pride myself on developing a good rapport with clients so that they appreciate that I understand the outcomes they are looking to achieve. Comments include the following: “I would like to put on record, formally, my deepest appreciation to you for all your hard work in getting us to this point. From the outset I have found you to be hugely professional, incredibly thorough, very clear in all your explanations (both written and in discussion), patient and conscientious in all that you have done.”I graduated in law from the University of Liverpool in 2001. Before joining Lyons Davidson, I worked as an Employment Advocate representing Respondent employers in Employment Tribunals.

University of Liverpool

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

King Edward VI Stratford-upon-Avon

A Levels