As an employment solicitor, William (Billy) Muir undertakes a wide variety of work regarding Northern-Irish-based issues including diversity, pay, discrimination, redundancy, employment litigation, unfair dismissal, breach of contract, unlawful deduction of wages, whistleblowing, harassment, victimisation, contractual disputes, TUPE, contract/policy drafting and severance/comprise agreements. Billy has vast experience with both Employer and Employee clients.
Billy regularly represents key sector areas including manufacturing, technology, hospitality, finance, education, retail and leisure, construction, security, goods and services, utility providers, food and beverage, trusts etc.
The employment law is subject to a state of constant evolution and one of Billy’s goals is encouraging clients to reach out him early and regularly. As a dedicated employment solicitor, he is best placed to advise ways to avoid exposure and litigation. A set of policies, procedures, contracts and bespoke templates can be drafted to bring company practices into line with all recent updates. However, Billy is experienced enough to know that there are a plethora of situations wherein litigation is necessary and through years of experience, dedication to employment law and research he is equipped advise clients without delay and professionally guide them expertly through delicate processes.
Billy has led cases within the Industrial Tribunal, Fair Employment Tribunal, County Court, High Court and had experience dealing with early conciliation, mediation, the Labour Relations Agency and with the Equality Commission.
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- Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS), Postgraduate Diploma with Commendation, 2018 – 2020
- Mills Selig Chancery Prize, 2019
- Bachelor of Laws, Queens University Belfast, 2011-2014