We have advised and assisted a number of senior management employees and both executive and non-executive directors on their contracts, their rights, obligations and duties, both statutory and common law, as well “behind the scenes” discussions relating to potential termination of employment, loss of office and/or loss of benefits. Whilst these issues involve a significant amount of related legislation, there is usually a commercial rationale which underpins the discussions, as well as tending to be emotional for those concerned. We have always been cognizant of these sometimes diverging interests and maintain a commercially robust but sensitive approach to our analysis and advice.
