Masterclass
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is introducing sweeping changes to trade union rights this October, and the creative industries are not exempt. From new obligations to inform workers of their right to join a union, to easier union recognition routes and stronger protections against dismissal and detriment for industrial action, the landscape is shifting fast.
Join Harbottle & Lewis lawyers Yvonne Gallagher and Harry Wade as they break down what these reforms mean for both employers and employees and how to prepare.
About the speakers:
Yvonne Gallagher is an Employment Partner and Head of Practice, advising on a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law. Highly regarded for her realistic, pragmatic approach to resolving workplace conflict, she regularly assists clients with board disputes, employment claims, discrimination matters, and remuneration arrangements.
Yvonne brings deep expertise in TUPE transfers, corporate employment issues, restrictive covenants, and executive exits for high-profile individuals. Her practice spans corporates of all sizes, startups, and non-profits, ensuring contracts and policies are resilient and fit for purpose. A recognized authority in her field, she is frequently quoted in national and specialist press on key HR and employment topics.
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Harry Wade is an Associate specialising in employment law, advising both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious matters.
He guides employers through everyday HR processes—including investigations, disciplinaries, and exits—as well as Employment Tribunal claims, policy implementation, and contract drafting. He also supports the employment aspects of commercial transactions across sectors like sports, media, hospitality, and finance, working with clients ranging from startups to multinationals. For employees, Harry assists with contract negotiations, post-termination restrictions, and internal workplace disputes.
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