I am an employment solicitor specialising in disability discrimination and neurodiversity in the workplace. My interest in neurodiversity developed after receiving my own diagnosis of autism in 2019.
I advise both individuals and employers, helping clients navigate situations where something at work is no longer quite working as it should.
How I help
Most people come to me at a point where something has started to shift.
It might be after a diagnosis. It might be after asking for support or adjustments and not getting the response they expected. Or it may be when a working relationship has begun to break down and they are not sure what happens next.
My role is to step in, understand what is happening, and help clients work out a way forward. Sometimes it means resolving the situation. Sometimes it means preparing for a more formal route. Often it is about bringing clarity to what can feel like a confusing or frustrating situation.
Where I add value
A lot of my work sits around the point where workplace issues and individual circumstances meet.
In particular, I regularly support clients dealing with the practical realities of neurodiversity at work, including how adjustments are requested, understood and implemented.
I also work on situations where communication has started to break down, expectations are no longer aligned, or decisions are being made without a proper understanding of the underlying issues.
Alongside this, I advise employers who want to understand their responsibilities and handle situations properly before they escalate.
Experience
I qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and have specialised in employment law throughout my career.
Before moving into law, I worked in IT and information management. I have since worked at firms with a national reputation in employment lawy, including Thompsons, Slater & Gordon and Myerson.
Representative work
My work has included:
- Supporting individuals following a diagnosis where workplace support has not been handled well
- Advising on situations where performance or conduct concerns are closely linked to underlying issues
- Helping clients navigate difficult conversations and decisions around remaining in or leaving a role
- Advising on more formal disputes where matters have escalated
- Negotiating an exit and the terms of a settlement agreement
- Managing litigation and representing clients at the Employment Tribunal
What clients say
“I just wanted to thank you again for your time and kindness. Getting to talk to someone who understands was very valuable.”
AH – Manchester
“David is a joy to speak to. Really helpful and focused on the best outcome.”
CM – Yorkshire
My approach
I take a structured and considered approach.
Clients often come to me when situations feel uncertain or difficult. My role is to bring clarity, stay level-headed, be objective and focus on what needs to happen next.
I prefer straightforward communication and a practical approach to resolving issues, which makes the process feel more manageable for many clients.