Séan Garmory

Solicitor

Séan qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and joined Collingwood Legal in 2023..He completed his law degree at Newcastle University and Legal Practice Course at Northumbria University. On qualification, after a number of years of acting as a Human Resources advisor, a paralegal and finally a trainee solicitor, Séan made the move from in-house practice to private practice. Séan has a wide experience in supporting clients deal with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. He has acted for a range of clients including individuals, small and large businesses, charities and schools. Having worked in both an in-house legal team and in Human Resources, Séan has a keen commercial awareness and the ability to approach matters “from a client’s perspective”.

Experience

Examples of Séan’s experience includes:

• Acting in Employment Tribunal cases (including unfair dismissal and discrimination matters).
• Tribunal advocacy at preliminary hearings.
• Drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies and procedures in line with the latest legislative requirements and bespoke client requirements.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day business and Human Resources management such as handling performance management, disciplinary, absence management and grievance processes.
• Providing guidance for clients undergoing both individual and collective redundancy processes and TUPE consultations.
• Employment data protection queries, breaches and other issues and supporting clients in regard to the necessary steps they must take.