People
Damian Phillips
- DDI: 029 2082 9126
- dphillips@darwingray.com
- Qualified
- 1997
- Education
- Cheltenham College
Manchester University
College of Law, York
Damian specialised in commercial litigation for the first 4 years of his career before moving into employment law. In 2002 he joined the employment team at Lyons Davidson’s Bristol office, then Hugh James where he spent 6 years, latterly as a senior associate.
Damian joined Darwin Gray as a partner in March 2009.
He advises employers and senior executives on contentious and non-contentious employment law issues and has rounded experience in all aspects, from unfair dismissal and discrimination to industrial relations and transfer of undertakings. Damian also regularly drafts and advises on company policies, procedures and employee contracts and service agreements.
An experienced advocate, Damian represents clients at tribunal and at regulatory hearings and presents training courses on a range of employment law topics. He has made a number of appearances in Radio Wales’ legal discussions and is a regular contributor to employment law articles and bulletins.
Examples of work undertaken
Employment and HR
Defending a major housebuilder on holiday pay claims by self-employed contractors
Advising a major public transport provider on industrial action by employees
Advising on redundancy procedures, including collective consultation requirements
Advising a trade union on attaining statutory recognition
Advising businesses on TUPE issues arising out of the acquisition/sale of businesses or change in service providers
Advocacy at Employment Tribunals: discrimination claims, unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, protected disclosures, working time issues and unlawful deduction of wages
Representing the General Teaching Council for Wales as the Presenting Officer in professional conduct and suitability proceedings
Memberships
Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association (elected South Wales Representative 2008/2009)
Interests
InterestsBall sports, cooking, skiing and family
