Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Aaron Pooni is a trusted associate at Stephenson Harwood, specialising in employment law across diverse sectors. He excels in advising clients on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including private acquisitions, assessing and mitigating potential liabilities and risks. His expertise extends to managing reorganisations and redundancy exercises, providing day-to-day employment advice and negotiating settlement (compromise) agreements for both employers and individuals.
Aaron has undertaken an international secondment with the firm's Middle East employment team, where he provides a wide range of employment law advice to local and international clients based onshore and within the various free zones, including those located in the Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Aaron's contentious experience is a cornerstone of his practice, where he has successfully defended numerous employment tribunal claims, including those for unfair dismissal and discrimination. Aaron also advises on service agreements, consultancy agreements and staff handbooks, offering comprehensive support to his clients.
Clients appreciate Aaron's proactive approach and his ability to act as an extension of their team, navigating complex legal landscapes with precision and clarity. His dedication to solving problems swiftly and his deep understanding of employment law make him a valuable asset to any client seeking expert legal guidance.
Redundancies
Acted for employers on collective and individual redundancies across their sites and stores.
Oil and gas sector dispute
Advised an energy and fuel company in respect of alleged breaches of contract and confidentiality obligations pertaining to an employee.
Transactional support
Advised a purchaser on the employment aspects of an acquisition through to post completion implementation, e.g. post transfer re-organisation, new service agreements and redundancies.
Disciplinary procedure
Supported an employer on managing an investigation and disciplinary process of a senior executive who faced serious allegations of misconduct.
Employment tribunal claims
Advised an employer on defending an unfair dismissal and race discrimination claim.
Settlement agreements
Negotiated the commercial terms and settlement for a senior executive to transition into a non-executive director role.
