We provide a wide range of legal services to individuals through our specialist teams of solicitors across our offices.
We provide a wide range of legal services to individuals through our specialist teams of solicitors across our offices.
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We provide a wide range of legal services to businesses through our specialist teams of solicitors across our offices.
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Senior Associate
"Alexander Pearce is an astute and considered lawyer, who immediately cuts to the heart of any matter. He is equally at home representing employers and employees."
Alex has a depth of experience of both advisory work and representation in the field of employment law acting for businesses in contentious and non-contentious matters. He is regularly called upon to act for businesses in defending claims at the Employment Tribunal; advising on dismissals and grievances; the drafting of employment contracts and handbooks; restrictive covenants; and the preparation and negotiating the terms of settlement agreements. He also advises on changing terms and considerations and TUPE. His experience of acting on behalf of both parties means that he has a good insight into his opponents’ weaknesses, which he can use to his client’s advantage.
For business, Alex’s expertise covers:
– Advising on the merits of a leading telecommunications company’s chances of success at the Employment Appeals Tribunal regarding the decision to revoke an earlier judgment.
– Acting for a City based investment company in defending a claim for breach of a settlement agreement.
– Advising on injunctive relief proceedings and breach of confidentiality obligations in the financial services sector.
– Acting for a record label regarding the employment aspects on the sale of the share capital to an international group of music companies and a hive out agreement of the merchandising and live events.
– Acting for the Head of Recruitment for a leading recruitment company in claims for constructive unfair dismissal, discrimination, victimisation, harassment, breach of contract and unlawful deduction from wages.
– Acting for a Respondent client defending complaints for constructive dismissal, unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract. Running an illegality defence at the Employment Tribunal and questioning employment status.
– Obtaining a highly favourable deposit orders for a Respondent client in long running employment dispute.
Alex has a depth of experience of both advisory work and representation in the field of employment law acting for individuals in contentious and non-contentious matters. He is regularly called upon to act for individuals who have been subject to discrimination and harassment; unfairly or constructively dismissed; the enforceability of restrictive covenants; and negotiating the terms of settlement agreement. His experience of acting on behalf of both parties means that he has a good insight into his opponents’ weaknesses, which he can use to his client’s advantage.
For individuals, Alex’s expertise covers:
– Acting for an employee in a successful claim for discrimination, harassment, and victimisation against an individually named Respondent which was referenced in the Times Newspaper, The Jewish Chronicle, and other newspapers online and in print.
– Acting for a Consultant Paediatrician in a successful claim for age discrimination against Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust.
– Acting for a bus driver in a successful claim for unfair dismissal against Arriva London North Limited.
"The service was excellent. Alex is wonderful, very helpful, knowledgeable and professional in a caring manner."
Mrs F Lattimer, Chelmsford
"The service provided by you helped me through a very difficult time. Your communication skills and efficiency can only be described as excellent and I will not hesitate to recommend you to others in the future."
Sharron Howard, Basildon
"I found Alex Pearce very friendly and knowledgeable, and I felt that my case was in very good hands."
Tania Barrett, Hornchurch
"Alex Pearce from the Hornchurch branch handled my case in an excellent and professional manner and would highly recommend him and Pinney Talfourd to anyone in the future."
Mrs M, Hornchurch
"I can't praise Alex enough. He was extremely efficient, honest about my chances, and very thorough. I will definitely recommend him to others and use him in future."
Mrs G, Hornchurch
"I've felt that I was in knowledgeable and capable hands in my dealings with the firm and Alex, who has been brilliant in talking me through employment-related matters and reviewing contracts. I would highly recommend Alex and the firm for their expertise and wonderful customer service. I learned a lot from you, Alex, and I also appreciate that whilst I did not take all of your advice you respected my wishes and did a great job with my redundancy. I also felt a lot more confident for having you read through the contract given me by my current employer. Thank you for a great service."
Mr Volker, Basildon
"This is the second time I've consulted Alex Pearce on an employment matter and I wouldn't hesitate to do so again. He considers each case from a number of angles and gives excellent advice to steer you in the right direction."
Mrs P, Hornchurch
I worked with Alex Pearce at short notice to review -over the Christmas period- my Compromise Agreement. Alex was refreshingly prompt, concise and communicative. Our assignment, albeit simple and uncomplicated, was concluded with the minimum of fuss. A good advertisement for the practice.
Mr G, Essex
"Alex Pearce has very good commercial and legal judgment, with a sense of what a tribunal is likely to consider, and where the strengths and weaknesses lie."
Legal 500 2023
"Alex Pearce is without question one of the most knowledgeable solicitors I have met. He ensures I have all the information to hand in order to make the correct decisions. I have every faith in him and would not look to find support or advice elsewhere."
Legal 500 2023
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