Chris Hogg
Partner
Chris Hogg
Meet Chris Hogg
I have over 20 years employment law experience working for top ranked employment law teams and acting in several leading employment law cases. I was drawn to employment law because I enjoy working with people and helping resolve the myriad of issues that arise in the workplace. My vast experience enables me to simplify the often complex legal issues to enable you to find a solution to your concerns.
My experience
Over the years, I have dealt with every type of employment law case from discrimination to contractual disputes, from rights on a TUPE transfer to boardroom breakdowns; acting for both employers and employees. I have particular experience in dealing with disability discrimination and long-term illness and the enforcement of restrictive covenants and how to avoid this.
Having worked in the City of London for most of my career, I have dealt extensively with the financial services sector. I have acted for and against many of the leading banks, brokers, and insurance firms.
What our clients say
Thoroughly recommend!
Having been made redundant with immediate effect, I needed an employment lawyer to urgently assist with a settlement agreement and this firm was recommended by a high ranking law firm that I have connections with. Chris Hogg dealt with the matter very swiftly, while immediately putting me at ease, and communicated clearly and concisely and the agreement was finalised in good time. Would thoroughly recommend!
Chris Hogg at Bloomsbury Square Employment Law was recommended to me by a friend (a FTSE 100 HR director) of a friend. Faced with an unexpected and unplanned conversation with my employer, Chris was quick to provide initial, reassuring advice and thereafter take on my case. He was methodical in considering my options and in describing the implications. In representing me to my employer, he also enabled me to protect my existing peer-to-peer relationships, something I was keen to do. Chris has been diligent and thorough throughout; his approach and advice ensured a positive outcome, beyond my expectations. I would recommend Chris without hesitation.
C. P.★★★★★ Fantastic service
Chris Hogg and the team provided a fantastic service to me in negotiating my severance agreement. He was very supportive and helped a great deal in what was a stressful period. I would wholeheartedly recommend him and the team at Bloomsbury Square
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Recent cases:
- Negotiating a significant extra compensation payment from a bank, even though the employee was also receiving a substantial six figure payment from the permanent health insurer.
- Securing a settlement on the day before the Tribunal Hearing for a longstanding employee, whose employer had alleged serious wrongdoing and had sought to bring a claim against the employee relating to this.
- Acting for a Senior Executive of a major UK defence employer, achieving a large increase to the six figure settlement payment and addressing all issues relating to outstanding share options
- Advising a senior bank executive, who wasn’t provided with a role following an overseas secondment, negotiating a substantial settlement and addressing cross border issues.
- Pursuing an Employment Tribunal claim for disability discrimination and using Judicial Mediation to obtain a settlement the employee was very happy with.
- Helping an employee on long term sick leave achieve an excellent exit from the business, assisting her to craft her narrative of mistreatment into a compelling discrimination claim.
My approach
I recognise that a breakdown in your relationship with your employer is extremely stressful so I help you achieve your aims as simply as possible. Having worked extensively with many different kinds of employers I know the approach that is most likely to achieve what you want as quickly as possible.
Where your employer is not amenable to a quick resolution, I am a tenacious advocate and will pursue your matter in the strongest terms, using my years of experience conducting complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
I will continue to look for opportunities to reach a great outcome without the uncertainty and expense of going to a hearing, including using mediation.
Chris's featured article
Hirer Beware – Insight into restrictive covenants and what they mean for recruiters
The existence and extent of any restrictive covenants are critical to consider at an early stage in the recruitment process.
Restrictive covenants – What to consider when leaving employment
There are a lot of myths about restrictive covenants and whether or not they are enforceable. Restrictive covenants are enforceable if they are no wider than necessary to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests.
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