The Employment Law department at Howells Solicitors has been further strengthened by the appointment of David Lewis, an Associate Solicitor with a well established reputation for advising both individuals and businesses on all manner of employment law matters.
Who is David Lewis?
David, who grew up in Cardiff, had previously left South Wales following his qualification as a solicitor to become involved in a landmark, multi-million-pound litigation running in the Royal Courts of Justice in London; representing one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK.
Eventually returning to Wales, David was employed by a regional law firm as an Associate Solicitor within their employment team and utilised his company commercial experience to bolster their business services offering. As a result, David tends towards a bias for assisting companies, organisations and charities over individuals, with their work placed issues.
Expanding Our Employment Law Department
The department needed to recruit an experienced employment law solicitor to enable the team to manage their increasing case load and continue to action the five-year business development plan implemented last year.
In parallel to his employment practice, David has developed a strong sports law following, advising several high profile professional and amateur sports clubs as well as professional athletes themselves; particularly in contract/exit agreement negotiations, sponsorship arrangements and disciplinary issues.
David advised Sam Warburton, Wales and British and Irish Lions Captain, during his negotiations with the WRU over the first centralised players’ contract and regularly represents both club and international level players both in Wales, Europe and from Southern Hemisphere teams.
Commenting on David’s appointment, our Head of Employment Law said:
“David is a very well respected and experienced employment law expert. He has earnt a strong reputation for providing robust advice and representation to companies on all manner of employment related issues including drafting contracts and policies, H.R. guidance and employment disputes/tribunal cases.
“His specific expertise in advising a range of companies perfectly compliments and strengthens our employment law department. This will enable Howells to continue to grow and provide first class advice to all our clients.”
David Lewis said:
“Joining the Employment Law department at Howells provides me with the perfect opportunity to utilise my professional skills and experience in a forward thinking and progressive environment.
“I had watched Howells make a series of senior appointments throughout 2016 as part of a clear strategy to strengthen their departments and in particular their business services.
“I am very pleased to now be a member of that team and am committed to playing my part during this exciting growth period.”
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