Meredith Hurst specialises in complex and high-value employment law matters, advising businesses and senior employees on issues such as discrimination, whistleblowing and executive exits.
Meredith has particular expertise in the financial services sector, advising banks, asset managers, accountancy firms and senior executives on employment disputes, regulatory compliance and governance. His work includes negotiating high-stakes departures, handling bonus disputes and advising on employment contracts, restrictive covenants and employment status.
In addition, Meredith is a leading adviser in the transport and logistics sector, supporting companies on employment status issues, workforce restructures, collective consultation, industrial relations (trade union law) and disputes involving drivers and operational staff. He works closely with businesses to navigate the complexities of employment law in highly regulated industries, ensuring compliance and minimising legal risks.
Beyond financial services and transport, Meredith also works with major PLCs, SMEs and executives across manufacturing, technology and telecoms. He also advises on cross-border disputes and jurisdictional issues.
Experience & approach
Meredith’s approach is strategic, practical and commercially focused. He works closely with clients to mitigate risks, resolve disputes efficiently and achieve favourable outcomes through litigation or negotiation. His clear, pragmatic advice ensures businesses and senior employees can confidently navigate complex employment law challenges.
Meredith is an experienced employment law litigator, representing clients in complex and high-value disputes. His expertise in litigation strategy and procedural knowledge ensures clients receive robust representation throughout the employment tribunal lifecycle. Meredith also engages with a trusted network of legal counsel to ensure persuasive advocacy at final hearings, whilst generally undertaking case management and preliminary hearings himself. He always remains diligent and client focused throughout.
Meredith plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s employment law expertise. As Head of Knowledge Management, he leads knowledge-sharing within the employment team, mentors lawyers, drives learning initiatives and ensures the firm stays ahead of employment law developments. He also provides external employment law training to clients and the wider business community in the UK.
Meredith qualified as lawyer in 2001 and has extensive experience with national and international law firms.
Notable work
- Advising a director of a major bank on a high-value pension fund dispute.
- Negotiating the exit package for a director of a Premier League football club.
- Advising a national transport company on employment status issues for its drivers.
- Supporting a major PLC with the employment aspects of a business acquisition.
- Acting for a US-based research company setting up a UK branch.
- Successfully handling an appellate tribunal case on implied terms and variation of contract.
- Advising contractors in a seven-figure financial services dispute.
- Successfully representing a national transport operator at appellate level.
Client testimonials
“Impressed with speed of service and ease of explanation.”
“Meredith has always acted in a thorough and professional manner.”
“Meredith is one of the best solicitors that I have had the sincere pleasure to know. Truly excellent.”
“Meredith was a paragon of professionalism.”
“Meredith put everything into the case and was a great support.”
Memberships
- The Law Society
- Employment Lawyers Association
