Meredith Hurst

Meredith Hurst is a highly experienced employment lawyer who advises businesses, senior executives and professionals on complex and high-value workplace matters. He specialises in discrimination, whistleblowing, employment status, executive exits and contractual disputes involving bonus claims and post-termination restrictions.

He is a recognised adviser in the transport and logistics sector, supporting operators with employment status issues, collective consultation, industrial relations, and disputes involving drivers, operational staff and unions. Meredith works closely with businesses in regulated industries to ensure compliance and minimise legal risk.

Meredith also acts for clients in the financial services sector, including banks, asset managers, accountancy firms and senior executives. His work includes advising on governance, internal disputes, restrictive covenants and business protection. He is frequently instructed to negotiate complex, high-value exit packages and settlements.

In addition, Meredith advises multinational companies, UK-based PLCs, SMEs and senior individuals across manufacturing, technology and telecoms. He has experience in cross-border employment disputes, international governance issues and jurisdictional challenges.

Experience & approach

Meredith is known for his strategic, commercially focused advice and ability to manage complex matters with clarity and precision. He helps clients resolve disputes efficiently, whether through employment litigation or negotiation and offers practical solutions that support business objectives or personal career outcomes.

A highly skilled employment tribunal solicitor, Meredith has acted in a wide range of contentious matters, including complex discrimination claims, contract disputes and appeals. He frequently manages preliminary hearings and procedural matters in-house and works closely with specialist counsel to deliver strong advocacy at final hearings.

As Head of Knowledge Management for the firm’s employment law team, Meredith leads on knowledge development and learning. He mentors junior lawyers, drives internal training, and ensures the team stays ahead of legislative and case law developments. He also provides employment law training to clients and regularly speaks at industry events.

Recognised by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, Meredith combines deep technical knowledge of employment law with a practical, solutions-driven approach that clients value and trust.

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.