John Webster

Where/when you studied: Manchester University 1990-1993,College of Law 1993-1994, Masters Degree at Leicester University awarded 1999

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Solicitor with KC Horton & Page in Derbyshire

When you joined the firm: 1998

Department responsibilities: Head of Commercial and Employment Departments

Areas of special legal expertise: Employment, General Business Law

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise):

Employment Lawyers Association

Notable cases: John has a particular expertise in advising and drafting of settlement agreements both for the referred employee and the employer. Some have been up to £250,000.

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