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David Carmichael

Partner

Employment & HR

David joined Harrison Drury in May 2024. David helps businesses and senior executives with workplace people related issues and has over 35 years of experience, which can cover the A to Z of the employment relationship, from best practice in recruitment (lessening the prospect of discrimination claims) through to dismissal and enforcement of restrictive covenants.

David also advises HR professionals, business owners and executives on day to day employee relations issues, as well as planning for significant manpower change, whether preparing for new law or realignment of business operations (including relocation, restructuring and outsourcing). Alongside this, David can provide bespoke training to clients empowering them to better manage their workforce.

Areas of particular interest include shareholder and partnership disputes, health and safety related employment issues, whistle blowing, and trade union relations.

Outside of work you can find me…

David has a keen interest in travel and has seen quite a lot of the world, however is keen to keep exploring as there is much more to see. David also has personal interests in history, classic cars and geopolitics.

David Carmichael

Awards and Rankings

I found David very personable and will certainly use him again.

Swag Mukerji, Centaur Media

David is a very smart and commercial lawyer focused on employment matters. His approach to solving a thorny problem was creative and backed up by his deep knowledge of the subject and his ability to communicate. I found him very personable and will certainly use him again.

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Alex Barr

Solicitor Employment & HR
t: 01772 208537
m: 07385 501619

Emma Butterworth

Partner Employment & HR
t: 0161 250 6766
m: 07502 542576

Ethan Jayne

Apprentice Solicitor Employment & HR
t: 01772 429263

Hannah Dickie

Associate Solicitor Employment & HR
t: 01524 952 715
m: 07810 891671

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