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A leading set specialising in commercial, construction, insurance and property law
Going Down the Tubes: Employment Issues Arising in Administration and Liquidation
04 Oct 2018, 17:30 - 19:30
Hardwicke, Hardwicke Building, New Square, Lincoln's Inn,London , WC2A 3SB
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The seminar is aimed both at those who practise in insolvency law and those who practise in employment law. It will consider some of the main issues which arise when a business ceases to trade including:
- The rights of and liabilities to the workforce of an insolvent employer:
- The employment status of the workforce and what differences this might make.
- The different types of insolvency (administration, voluntary/compulsory liquidation) and the obligations of the employer/the IP towards employees.
- Consultation under TULRCA and TUPE 2006 in the context of insolvent employers:
- Who needs to consult? With whom and when? What does “consultation” mean in this context?
- What are the liabilities associated with inadequate consultation at the various stages and on whom do they fall?
- General Q&A and panel discussion.
Programme
Registration: 17:30
Presentations: 18:00
Drinks and Canapés: 19:30
Speakers
Alaric WatsonAlaric is an experienced commercial barrister specialising primarily in business disputes and insolvency. His practice covers a wide range of commercial litigation, civil fraud, employment related litigation, company and partnership disputes and all aspects of insolvency, both individual and corporate.
Recommended as a leading junior in Legal 500 (2015) as being “an exceptionally capable advocate” and “always mindful of the commercial as well as technical and legal issues”.
- Charles Raffin
Charles specialises in commercial and commercial chancery work and has a wealth of experience in domestic and international arbitration.
Featured as one of the 10 ‘most acclaimed young barristers making their mark’ at the Chancery Commercial Bar in Legal Week’s Stars at the Bar, Charles has been recognised for a number of years in the Legal 500 for his Insolvency work.
He advises regularly on insolvency matters, company and corporate governance issues/disputes (including in Just and Equitable winding up and Unfair Prejudice proceedings), civil fraud and related professional negligence matters. Charles’ broad commercial practice includes acting frequently in cross border matters, agency and franchising disputes, as well as disputes arising out of construction projects.
At the start of his career, Charles spent three years as an associate in the International Arbitration and Litigation Group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP. He has great experience working with clients, within a firm team and of advising and working on case management (including electronic data management) in document heavy cases of the highest value.
A contributor to a number of publications, Charles is co-author of Electronic Disclosure Law and Practice, Oxford University Press, 2017.
- Paul Strelitz
Paul is a noted litigator whose strong and wide-ranging commercial practice has a particular focus on shareholder and partnership disputes, franchise disputes, breach of duty claims and employment related litigation. His keen intellect combined with his robust tactics has served to earn Paul an impressive list of clients.
Equally at home being led or appearing on his own, often against much more senior opposition, Paul regularly deals with multi-million pound litigation for multi-nationals and public organisations as well as individuals.
“A noted advocate, fierce when he needs to be and clients like him as well”, he “impresses with his forthright advice and clarity of expression” and is recommended in the legal directories “for his preparation, client care and advocacy”. He is particularly known for his expertise with figures which makes him ideally suited for complicated financial claims.
Paul is a keen rugby fan and triathlete.
- Rajiv Bhatt
Rajiv has a wide ranging practice with a particular focus on: employment, commercial litigation, insurance, professional negligence and construction law. He has a particular interest in sports law.
Rajiv’s experience belies his call. He has already been involved in notable cases such as Kumulchew v Starbucks ET Case no 2201217/2014 and Frank Warren v Nathan Cleverly.
Prior to coming to the Bar Rajiv trained as a commercial solicitor at international law firm, Reed Smith LLP. Whilst at Reed Smith, Rajiv was involved in the high profile age discrimination case of John McCririck v Channel 4 and IMG Media (Case no: 2200478/2013). Rajiv also worked on various commercial disputes ranging from intellectual property to shipping, insurance and finance law. His prior experience of being a solicitor makes him perfectly placed to meet client expectations and provide an effective and tailored service.
