Will Steed

About me

As an employment law specialist, I’m here to help clients find pragmatic solutions to their employment challenges, empowering them to cultivate positive workplace cultures.  

I’m an expert in advising on internal disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy consultations, settlement agreements and employment contracts. I also have extensive experience in defending claims including discrimination and unfair dismissal as well as in advising employees on their rights. 

I represent clients across a wide range of industries, from educational establishments to luxury yacht owners. Most of my clients are employers, but I enjoy acting for individuals as well. 

I see myself as an extension of my clients’ teams, working to gain a deep understanding of their needs, so I can offer pragmatic, commercially minded advice to shape well informed decision making.  

I have a strong background in HR and was a client of the firm before joining myself. This means I can put myself in my clients’ shoes, as I’m familiar with the day-to-day pressures they face. In doing so, I can help clients find practical solutions when challenges arise, saving them both time and money. 

My experience

• Successfully defending complex employment tribunal claims including all forms of discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and detrimental treatment on the grounds of trade union activities, including appeals up to the EAT.
• Advising employer clients on complex redundancy and TUPE projects.
• Successfully making multiple applications for UK employment tribunal proceedings to be struck out for lack of territorial jurisdiction on behalf of various multinational clients.
• Negotiating settlement terms on behalf of both employers and senior executives.
• Preparing seafarer employment agreements and advising on the application of the Maritime Labour Convention.
• Member of the Employment Lawyers Association.