Patrick is a passionate employment lawyer whose primary aim is to support businesses and senior executives with complex HR and employment matters by providing practical, tailored advice.
Experienced in handling employment disputes, negotiated employee exits, managing working relationships and redundancies, Patrick Higgins has significant experience advising both senior executives and companies on how best to achieve their goals.
Patrick integrates seamlessly with his business clients’ teams to deliver solutions that achieve the best outcomes while simplifying legal complexities. He believes businesses do not need to be overwhelmed by the constant changes in Employment law and that the changes can be an advantage for the businesses that can get them right early.
Patrick specialises in providing practical, commercially focused employment advice to businesses and senior executives. He regularly advises on the handling of all day-to-day employee relations matters, guiding businesses through managing disciplinary and grievance processes. In addition, Patrick regularly advises clients on team and office restructures and envisaged redundancies.
Patrick has significant experience in litigating at the Employment Tribunal on behalf of his clients, both businesses and individuals. Patrick is dedicated to ensuring that his clients are protected to the full extent that the law allows, whether they are individuals or businesses. He provides commercially focused advice to clients throughout the litigation and as risks change.
Patrick supports new businesses and startups by preparing tailored employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and staff handbooks, ensuring they have the right legal infrastructure in place from the outset. He also advises established companies in auditing and updating their current documentation and training to managers on how to remain legally compliant as they grow.
Patrick prides himself on his attention to detail and his ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a way that is accessible and actionable for his clients. His goal is to ensure that businesses not only meet their legal obligations but also have the right tools to handle challenging employment matters with confidence.
Whether he is negotiating settlements or advising on employee exits, grievances or disciplinary issues, Patrick is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his clients.
Patrick advises a broad range of clients, from large corporations to mid-sized businesses and fast-growing startups. His clients primarily come from sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, retail, logistics, and construction—industries where employment matters often require swift and practical responses to difficult and unique operational challenges.
Patrick also regularly advises senior executives and business owners, particularly during senior-level exits, restructures, and sensitive terminations.
Patrick has built strong and lasting relationships with his clients by ensuring that they not only receive practical solution-based advice but that it is provided in a personable and relaxed manner. He goes beyond just providing legal advice; he becomes a trusted partner of his clients, offering strategic and operational support that helps them manage difficult employment situations with confidence.
Employment Law can be fast paced and emotive for all those involved, be they an employer or employee. Patrick nevertheless remains calm and strategic throughout the process, helping his clients achieve the best possible outcomes while mitigating risks.
Patrick prides himself on delivering a seamless client experience, working efficiently to ensure that legal processes are handled smoothly and with minimal disruption to his clients. His attention to detail, ability to understand what his clients need and expertly support them reassure clients that they are in capable hands.
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