Contact Nathan May – O’Brien

Nathan May – O’Brien

Solicitor

Nathan joined Collingwood Legal in 2022. Nathan completed his law degree at Newcastle University securing First Class Honours before undertaking a Post-graduate Diploma in Law at Northumbria University. He completed his training contract at a northern commercial law firm.

Nathan provides “amazing support” to clients in both contentious and strategic matters, “taking all the stress” away from clients and making the process of legal advice “easy and painless”.

Experience 

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legislation and afford protection to the client’s commercial interests.
  • Assisting with employment tribunal cases, including attending hearings on behalf of clients, drafting pleadings and witness statements.
  • Providing advice on day-to-day employer-employee management issues.
  • Helping clients with niche and novel employment law queries.

Nathan also delivers “excellent” and “extremely well received” training for employers and employees on a range of employment and HR related topics and assists in providing employment law updates for clients.

Outside of work

Nathan is an avid football fan and enjoys visiting the numerous beauty spots across the North-East.

Comprehensive advice tailored to practical situations. Collingwood Legal demonstrate a real understanding of the employers perspective. Would have no hesitation in recommending to other businesses.

HR Director – Construction firm

Boutique employment law firm Collingwood Legal is recognised for its 'expertise in dealing with complex, high-end disputes'.

Legal 500

Collingwood Legal stands out for its 'excellent response times' and 'business acumen' alongside its 'pragmatic and practical' advice.

Legal 500

Collingwood Legal have worked closely with the College on a number of key projects. The Collingwood Legal team have consistently provided valuable advice and I would highly recommend their personable and candid approach.

Principal at Leading FE College

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Collingwood Legal have worked closely with the College on a number of key projects. The Collingwood Legal team have consistently provided valuable advice and I would highly recommend their personable and candid approach.

Principal at Leading FE College