ABOUT FRASER

Fraser qualified as a barrister in 1976 and also qualified as a solicitor in 1987. He is also an CEDR accredited mediator. He also spent his formative years as an employer lawyer in house with British Aerospace. During over 30 years in private practice he:

• was global head of employment law at Baker & McKenzie, as well as running its London and Europe employment law practice groups. Under his leadership Baker & McKenzie in London became rated as tier 1 in all of the legal directories;
• was London and joint global head of labour and employment  for McDermott Will & Emery. He founded its employment team in London which, from a standing start, rose to tier 2 in all of the legal directories;
• was London and global head of employment law at Berwin Leighton Paisner which , during the 7 years of his leadership, rose from tier 7 to tier 1 in all of the legal directories.

Fraser has over 35 years’ experience as an employment lawyer operating on a UK, EMEA and global stage. He is one of the best known UK and international employment lawyers. His particular “sweet spots” include;

• executive severance;
• independent internal investigations;
• dispute mediation;
• discrimination litigation (gender, race, disability, age, religion or other belief, sexual orientation, sexual harassment);
• equal pay claims;
• whistleblowing litigation;
• union recognition and de-recognition;
• strikes and industrial disputes;
• trade union issues;
• European works councils;
• TUPE – UK and cross border;
• Redundancies and restructurings – UK and cross border;
• Regional and global employment policies.

Fraser's delivery style is solutions orientated with unrivalled pragmatic experience and skills. His aim is to be the client’s trusted advisor on the particular assignment at hand. He is always accessible, very responsive and “can do”.

Fraser has written a number of books on industrial relations law and TUPE. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and also a national press and media commentator on employment and labour law issues. He was the co-founder of the Employment Lawyers Association, has been its past Chair and is currently a Life Vice President. He is still very active on ELA’s International and Legislative & Policy committees.

HISTORY

Fraser Younson Legal Limited was set up in 2016 as a vehicle for Fraser Younson to deliver his particular employment law expertise to clients. Fraser brings to FYLL his expertise, developed over 35 years, as one of the leading UK and global employment lawyers.

FYLL is dedicated to delivering the highest quality employment law and related strategic advice to our clients. City employment law advice experience at much lower cost because we have very low overheads. We give all of our clients dedicated and personal support and are always accessible.

Whilst our mediation and internal investigations are delivered directly through FYLL, the provision of legal advice is delivered through Keystone Law. This is done to ensure SRA regulatory compliance and access to back office support. However, in practice, the service and support that clients receive is, in effect, the same as if provided directly from FYLL.

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