Law expert will help employers stay focused

May 6 2009 By Peter McCusker, The Journal

Three of its seven partners are in the employment field and its nationwide reach in this field sees it act for many household names in the public and private sector.

Senior partner David Richardson said: "We are very pleased to have appointed someone with John’s profile and ability. Despite the current economic turmoil we are committed to growth and see our employment law offering as being central to that growth."

Dr McMullen added: "Short Richardson & Forth has an outstanding reputation in employment law and a clear vision and strategy for growth and further success. The firm has seen a steep rise in work arising from the recession. This includes reorganisations and redundancy, however, consolidations, takeovers and insolvency disposals are also on the rise.

"The transfer of undertakings regulations (TUPE) which protect workers’ rights in these situations are of utmost importance once again and need to be at the forefront of employers’ minds."