Solicitor – Admitted 2018
“Omar is highly efficient, personable and always provides commercially astute advice”
David Garland, Head of HR, CDS (Superstores International) Limited
“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Omar on a number of projects for the past 3 years. From acquisitions and TUPE consultations to some complex employee relations issues, Omar always helps us reach the most appropriate outcome. Omar advises us not only on everyday issues but also on our longer-term HR projects, ensuring that we follow both best practice and achieve positive business outcomes. Omar is thorough, knowledgeable and has taken the time to get to know our business, to offer us tailor made advice.”
Charlotte Evans, HR Business Partner, Succession Wealth
Overview
I am an Associate in the Employment team at Michelmores.
I provide contentious and non-contentious employment advice on a range of issues to both private and commercial entities across a variety of key industry sectors.
I have particular experience in providing advice to clients in respect of day-to-day HR issues pertaining to individual / collective redundancy consultation, TUPE, executive terminations, investigations, flexible working requests, and disciplinary and absence management processes.
I also provide advice on the employment aspects of corporate transactions and regularly prepare key employment documentation including contracts of employment, consultancy and service agreements, policies and staff handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and settlement agreements.
In the contentious sphere, I have a wealth of experience in dealing with Employment Tribunal litigation, representing respondents in defending claims for discrimination, unfair dismissal (including constructive dismissal), unlawful deduction of wages, and whistleblowing.
I am an active member of the Employment Lawyers Association (UK).
Areas of expertise
Recent experience
Providing employment advice in a corporate transaction relating to the acquisition of a leading independent financial advice firm
Successfully defending an international retail sector client in the Employment Tribunal against claims of race discrimination, harassment, and victimisation
Advising a leading property sector client on the enforceability of restrictive covenants
Preparing and negotiating a consultancy agreement on behalf of an internationally renowned culinary professional
Negotiating the exit of a senior employee on behalf of an international private investment group
