The Dispute Resolution Team
Andrew Linton
Managing Partner
Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 323alinton@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Andrew joined Buss Murton Law in 1995 and in 2015 became the firm’s Managing Partner. He is the head of the Employment Department, acting for both employers and employees. Andrew specialises in providing advice to employers on all aspects of employment law ranging from employment contracts for their senior executives to group redundancy arrangements. He also advises senior executives on their terms of engagement, revisions to their terms and conditions and, where necessary, negotiating their severance packages.
He has experience of all forms of dispute resolution ranging from the Employment Tribunal through mediation and arbitration to High Court action.
Expertise
Exit negotiations
Employment contracts
Service contracts
Settlement agreements
Redundancy
Disciplinary and grievances
Staff handbooks
Discrimination and equal opportunities
Employment Tribunal claims
Dismissals
Business reorganisations and redundancy
Restrictive covenants and business protection
Maternity and paternity rights
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations
Alternative Contact:
Gemma Barker
01892 502 385
gbarker@bussmurton.co.uk
LinkedIn Profile
Articles
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- Criminal sanctions for residential landlords who breach the right to rent scheme that came into force on 1 December 2016.
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Memberships
- Employment Lawyers Association
Katie Holland
Associate Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 359kholland@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Katie joined Buss Murton in May 2019. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2006.
Katie deals with a broad range of contentious matters involving both individual and corporate clients. She also has extensive experience in regulatory professional discipline.
Katie has experience of dealing with breach of contract disputes, professional negligence claims and debt recovery.
She also has experience in advising both landlords and tenants in property disputes involving both commercial and residential properties. Katie is able to advise clients in respect of contested lease extensions and collective enfranchisement.
She also advises on disputes involving land including boundary disputes and adverse possession claims.
Katie has been responsible for investigating and preparing professional discipline cases on behalf of the largest global accountancy regulator. She is able to advise individuals in relation to their regulatory obligations in the wider context. Her experience extends through the initial investigatory stages, interim order, substantive hearings and appeals.
Alternative Contact:
Bethan Sutch
01892 502 369
bsutch@bussmurton.co.uk
Articles
- How to Deal with a Commercial Tenant Who Hasn’t Paid Their Rent
- Covid-19 and the Commercial Landlord
Memberships
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
- Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society
Alexandra Miles
Trainee Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 336amiles@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Alexandra is a Trainee Solicitor in the Residential Property department who joined the firm in September 2019.
Alexandra completed her Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP University, Holborn and achieved a Commendation. She then completed her Legal Practice Course, also at BPP, and achieved a Distinction.
Prior to this, Alexandra completed a BSc degree in Animal Behaviour at the University of Plymouth. Whilst studying for her legal qualifications she worked as a Team Assistant in the Finance and Corporate Property sectors.