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WEBINAR: Redundancy Consultations Demystified: Lessons from ADP RPO UK Ltd v Haycocks

24th February 2025
Live Webinar
12:30 - 13:30
Free of Charge(members), £45 plus VAT(non members)

Presenter: Charlene Ashiru & Kieran Wilson, Littleton Chambers

 

Join Surrey Law Society and Littleton Chambers for an insightful webinar exploring redundancy consultation obligations following the landmark Court of Appeal decision in ADP RPO UK Ltd v Haycocks [2024] EWCA Civ 1291. Charlene and Kieran, who successfully represented the employer, will provide expert guidance on navigating redundancy processes.

 

This free session for SLS members will cover:

  • The background and key facts of the case.
  • The Court of Appeal’s decision (including, in particular, its consideration of ‘general workforce consultation’ in small-scale redundancy exercises).
  • Important take-home messages from the case as to the legal principles underpinning redundancy consultations
  • Practical tips and pitfalls for employers (and those advising them) when carrying out redundancy consultations.

 

This session is essential for employment law practitioners seeking to stay compliant and effectively manage redundancy consultations.

 

Charlene Ashiru

 

Charlene is a highly regarded junior barrister specializing in employment law, workplace investigations, and organizational culture reviews. Recognized by Legal 500 as a “future leader at the Employment Bar,” she is known for her expertise in complex discrimination, whistleblowing, and TUPE claims, often representing senior executives or high-profile employers.

Charlene frequently conducts sensitive workplace investigations and culture reviews to address grievances, disciplinaries, and organizational improvements. Notably, she contributed to the widely reported Culture Review of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

She also focuses on interim and injunctive relief, business protection issues, and disputes involving restrictive covenants, confidential information, and intellectual property. As a CEDR-accredited Mediator and Workplace Mediator, Charlene has significant experience in arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution.

Praised for her tenacity, creativity, and attention to detail, Charlene combines strong advocacy and strategic advice to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. She is known for her clear communication, commercial insight, and approachable manner.

 

Kieran Wilson

 

Kieran is a specialist in employment and equality law, recognized as an “up-and-coming” practitioner by Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2023 and a “rising star” by Legal 500 2023. He handles a wide range of employment law issues, including business protection and statutory matters, with particular expertise in complex discrimination cases and multi-day Tribunal hearings involving technical legal points.

Known for his sharp legal skills and practical, client-focused approach, Kieran is described as “exceptional on his feet” and “a delight to work with—down to earth, approachable, and client-friendly.”

Kieran has completed secondments at two top-tier law firms, gaining insight into the pressures faced by solicitors and experience with clients in financial services, education (including safeguarding issues), partnerships, and senior executives.

Originally from Edinburgh, Kieran welcomes cases in Employment Tribunals across Scotland, England, and Wales. He studied Law at the University of Cambridge, graduating with First Class Honours in 2014, and worked at the Law Commission on property law reform before joining the Bar. He also co-authored a chapter in Termination of Employment (Bloomsbury Professional) on protecting business interests.