Andy Gilchrist has been appointed as a partner in the employment team at Yorkshire-based law firm, Schofield Sweeney.

Andy is a multi-award winning employment lawyer and joins the firm from Lupton Fawcett, where he was Head of Employment. Andy has advised on significant employment law cases in the UK, and also businesses with operations overseas. Last year he advised a US Fortune 500 company on the departure of a senior executive, a US company on the closure of its UK operation, and a number of household brands on the restructuring of their workforces.

Andy commented, “I am delighted to join the employment team at Schofield Sweeney, as it is one of the strongest and best regarded in the region. In addition, as the firm has been named by The Sunday Times as a ‘Best Place to Work’, I knew it would be a great firm at which to continue my career.”

With over 20 years’ experience, Andy advises on the full range of employment and HR related matters, including dismissals, discrimination, redundancies / restructuring, whistleblowing, settlement agreements, and exit management. He is known for his abilities as a litigator and negotiator, and for his strategic and commercial approach to problem solving.  Andy acts for both employers (PLC’s, OMB’s, SME’s, charities) and employees.

Simon Shepherd, partner at Schofield Sweeney, commented on Andy’s appointment: “Andy’s experience and excellent reputation enhances our already strong team, and shows our commitment to the growth plans we have for the employment team. I’m really pleased to welcome him, and to continue providing support to our existing and future clients.” 

The employment team have also celebrated the promotion of Rajveer Basra from Solicitor to Associate this month.

Developing and investing in the firm’s expertise plays a huge part in its ongoing success, employing over 175 colleagues across offices in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield.