Spear’s Review

Joseph Lappin is instructed by employees and employers to advise on all employment and HR issues. Head of employment at Stewarts since 2019, Lappin finds the dual role of manager and active lawyer an invigorating challenge. ‘Managing the department at the same time as advising clients certainly keeps me on my toes,’ he says.

Lappin regularly advises clients on the litigious side of the employment law space, including grievances and disciplinary investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, breaches of post-termination covenants and incentive schemes.

The busy partner speaks of the firm’s shared willingness to invest time and effort in fully appreciating clients’ needs. ‘We work with clients to achieve both legal and non-legal objectives, so understanding what they want to achieve is paramount.’

Adviser Profile

Joe advises senior executives and LLP members on a broad range of employment issues, often complex in nature.

His work covers HR investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination complaints, whistleblowing, contract disputes, negotiation of exit terms and post-dismissal issues.

Joe has particular expertise in Employment Tribunal litigation.

Joe also advises directors on their duties, appointments and exits. 

As part of the Sports Disputes practice, Joe acts for sportspersons in relation to disputes with clubs and sporting bodies. 

Joe also advises employers. Acting for individuals and organisations allows Joe to develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting both sides of a dispute.