Seán led the firm’s employment group for over a decade and has over 25 years’ experience advising employers on all aspects of employment law.
Seán advises corporate clients on TUPE, collective and union issues, the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, team moves and restrictive covenants, boardroom and executive disputes and Employment Tribunal claims.
Acting for a Qatari investor on the purchase of the holding company of The Ritz Hotel Group.
Advising Visa Inc. on the employment aspects of its global takeover of Visa Europe including collective issues in the UK and works Council issues in France.
Advising administrators in relation to a high profile “protective award” litigation for failure to consult collectively.
Advising a national newspaper business in relation to works council and union strike ballot issues.
Acting for the acquirer of a large global business from a UK bank and advising on post-closing TUPE, restructuring and union issues.
Advising a UK PLC on employment aspects of a reverse takeover, including related TUPE issues and collective redundancies.
Successfully defending a seven figure equal pay tribunal claim for a UK financial services business.
Defending a high value whistleblowing claim on behalf of a listed UK accountancy firm.
Representing a global advertising client in relation to a contested TUPE global outsourcing arrangements.
Acting for the Chairman of a UK bank in relation to his terms of engagement.
Advising a corporate client in relation to a class action for protective awards for failing to consult under TUPE.
"Sean Lavin – seen it all, done it all, unflappable, great client skills and great to work with."
The Legal 500 2023
