Edward Macey-Dare

Ed is an experienced employment law practitioner and commercial litigator. He was admitted as a Solicitor in 1996 and was a partner and Head of Employment in a boutique London law firm for over 20 years. He advises clients on all aspects of employment law. His non-contentious employment practice includes pre-contractual negotiations, contracts of employment, staff handbooks, internal grievances and disciplinary procedures, restrictive covenants, redundancies and settlement agreements. His contentious employment practice includes disputes over bonus payments, share options, grievance and disciplinary matters, termination of employment (to include wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal and discrimination) and whistleblowing claims. Ed also advises clients in the wine and spirits’ sector on agency and distribution agreements. In addition, he has a specialist Privy Council practice, acting for principals in Commonwealth jurisdictions. He also has experience of representing clients in Public Inquiries and Inquests. Ed has strong connections with the City of London, having previously served as Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Distillers (one of the 111 Livery Companies) for 15 years.