David Baynton
Partner, Head of Employment
David is a specialist, experienced lawyer acting for a wide range of employers, as well as senior
executives and employees.
Work handled for employer and employee clients includes:
- Assisting clients to understand their legal rights and obligations;
- Grievance, disciplinary and performance management procedures;
- Disputes in the workplace;
- Redundancy and restructuring;
- Negotiating exit terms;
- Drafting and advising on settlement agreements;
- TUPE and corporate support;
- Recruiting and hiring;
- Advising on restrictive covenants (including team moves); and
- Representing employer and employee clients in the Employment Tribunal and Civil Courts
"I want to express my gratitude to David and Rebecca for their outstanding efforts on my behalf. Right from our initial discussions, they provided invaluable assistance and were upfront about the merits of my case. Their support made a challenging period much more manageable, and the final outcome exceeded my expectations. I am delighted with the results, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to friends and family facing employment issues in the future. Thank you both for your assistance in this matter."
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified as a solicitor in January 2010
- Has specialised in employment law since 2010
- Partner, Head of Employment (Bristol) – Metcalfes / Ince & Co. – 2017 to 2023
- Member of Employment Lawyers’ Association (ELA)
- Served on ELA Steering Committee between 2018 and 2020
- Member of Bristol Law Society
Supervised by: Elizabeth Fry