
Chris Cuckney
Solicitor
Areas of Expertise
Chris is a Solicitor in our Employment team.
Experience
Chris qualified as a Solicitor in 2018, and his work covers a mixed caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters.
His litigation experience includes defending all manner of Employment Tribunal claims, with a particular emphasis on unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, TUPE and claims under the Equality Act 2010.
Chris has extensive experience in all aspects of the Employment Tribunal process, from providing advice during the initial Acas Conciliation right the way through to undertaking his own advocacy in the Tribunal.
Chris’s non-contentious work includes drafting and negotiating employment contracts and policies, advising on TUPE and corporate restructures and dealing with general HR queries. Despite his junior PQE, Chris advises on pensions issues arising on local authority contracting.
Chris has particular experience advising housing associations, local authorities, recruitment companies and education providers.
Education
University of Kent – LLB
College of Law, Guildford – LPC
King’s College – LLM
Personal
Chris enjoys visiting historical sites, running and eating in restaurants. He is also a huge tennis fan.
Professional Membership
Member of the Employment Lawyers Association
Get in touch
020 7065 1853 |
chris.cuckney@devonshires.co.uk |
London Office
Devonshires Solicitors LLP 30 Finsbury Circus London EC2M 7DT |
020 7880 4263 |
ashleigh.lloyd@devonshires.co.uk |