Tyson Taylor

Tyson is a senior solicitor and has developed a busy practice in complex employment tribunal litigation, including claims of race, sex, and disability discrimination, whistle blowing, redundancy, unfair and wrongful dismissal. He also regularly advises in relation to disciplinary investigations and sensitive grievance procedures and is experienced in negotiating settlement and COT3 agreements.

Before joining Hempsons in 2016, Tyson previously worked in the House of Commons on a variety of successful campaigns. These included funding for world class research into antimicrobial resistance, supporting specialist paediatric cardiology services across the North of England, and improving the availability of IVF treatment and mental health services in Yorkshire. He was also responsible for working with numerous charities to progress a private member’s bill to protect animal welfare through Parliament and onto the statute book.

More about Tyson

Tyson is a member of The Law Society LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network. 

Areas of expertise

  • employment tribunal claims
  • unfair dismissal
  • whistleblowing
  • discrimination
  • disciplinary investigations
  • grievance investigations

The clients he works with

  • NHS trusts and foundation trusts
  • public sector organisations
  • charities and the not-for-profit sector
  • fertility clinics
  • GP federations

Memberships

  • Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
  • The Law Society

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law, College of Law (2011)
  • Bachelor of Law LLB (Hons), University of Nottingham (2010)
  • Diploma in Law, University of New South Wales, Sydney (2009)

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