Stuart Swan
Senior AssociateStuart is a Senior Associate in the Employment team within our Litigation division.
He advises employers and individuals on a wide range of employment law matters, providing practical advice tailored to their objectives.
He supports clients across the full spectrum of employment law issues, from day-to-day advisory work through to more complex and contentious matters. His work covers a broad range of workplace challenges, helping clients navigate employment matters with confidence.
Stuart acts for individuals, public sector organisations and private sector employers. This breadth of experience gives him an understanding of the different priorities and pressures faced by clients across a range of working environments.
Clients and colleagues value Stuart's ability to provide clear, commercial advice. He takes a straightforward and pragmatic approach, focusing on achieving effective and practical outcomes for those he supports.
Areas of Expertise
Employment Law for Employers
Employment Advice for Employees
Employment Tribunals
Professional Regulatory & Disciplinary Law
Unfair Dismissal Advice
Discrimination & Equality Advice
Employment Tribunal Claims
Redundancy Advice
Settlement Agreements
Executive Dismissals & Negotiations
Resolving Disputes by Mediation
Advisory Work
Discrimination & Equality
Employment Law Training
Employment Protection and Tribunal Claim Insurance
Reality bites - inferences and impracticability not enough to establish employment status
A new EAT ruling has reaffirmed the importance of written contracts in employment status disputes. In PELC v Maclean, the EAT held that personal service and mutuality of obligation cannot be assumed from workplace practice alone, reminding employers that clear documentation remains crucial.