Chris Doukaki Consultant Solicitor

Christopher qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and has over 25 year’s experience in employment and commercial law.

Christopher helps clients navigate the complex and ever-changing legal landscape of employment law, advising both employers and employees on a wide range of issues, such as:

• Settlement agreements - drafting and negotiation
• Employment contract drafting and negotiation.
• Employee handbooks, policies and procedures
• Termination of employment and redundancy.
• Discrimination and harassment.
• Transfer of undertakings (TUPE).
• Whistle-blowing and protected disclosures.
• Employment tribunals’

He also assists clients in resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration.

Having worked as a Human Resources Director and Chief Legal Employment Officer for FTSE 100 companies (insurance, banking sectors) and then many smaller SMEs (less than 50 employees, privately owned) he has comprehensive experience of how organisations work and how to minimise employment risk for employers / maximise value for employees.

Christopher understands that employment disputes can be emotionally and financially draining. He adopts a pragmatic and empathetic approach, aiming to minimise the stress and disruption for his clients.

Having worked as a Legal Director in large plcs and SMEs, Christopher also deals with all aspects of commercial law, typically advising SMEs on all their commercial law issues.