James Keogh

About

In addition to my role as Head of Lewis Silkin's Leeds office, I am a trusted employment law adviser for the HR and in-house legal teams of many well-known businesses with a presence in the UK. My clients include household name brands across the luxury goods, professional services, sport and manufacturing sectors. Separate from my advisory role, I also specialise in conducting sensitive workplace investigations on behalf of companies.

Another aspect of my practice is supporting senior executives across all sectors, helping to secure them the best possible outcome during all stages of the employment life cycle, from entry to exit.

Having lived in and around Leeds for most of my life, I pride myself on bringing the friendly Yorkshire spirit and straight-talking nature to my advice style.

Experience

Employers

Providing pro-active strategies for businesses in dealing with difficult relationships with members of staff.
Navigating my clients through complex collective matters, such as multi-site restructurings, TUPE transfers and harmonising employment terms.

Individuals

Negotiating complex terms at the start of the employment relationship
Developing strategies for senior executives to address unfair treatment in the workplace and to achieve them favourable terms for departure through settlement agreements

Investigations

Conducting and overseeing the most sensitive and complex investigations, often involving complaints brought about a company's Board or HR team
Excelling in managing relationships by building trust with all parties and delicately managing the human elements at play

Member of Ius Laboris, the leading employment law alliance

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“I have built a trusting relationship with James Keogh, and he provides a valuable service to the business. I have every confidence in the support and advice that he offers, which includes being able to manage my expectations to ensure I am aware of all the pitfalls relating to matters arising.”

Legal 500

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