People

Julian Middleton

Position: Employment Partner & Managing Partner of Leicester Office
Email: julian.middleton@freethcartwright.co.uk
Direct line: +44(0)845 634 2598
Fax: +44(0)845 634 2595
Office: Leicester
Sectors: Retail
Sports and Entertainment
Education
Charity
Services: Employment
Mediation
Recent deals & projects: Julian has acted for a range of prominent clients including Aldi Stores UK, Derby County Football Club, De Montfort University, The British Psychological Society and The Royal Air Forces Association.

Julian advises on all aspects of employment and HR law including the recommendation of strategies for complying with legislation and achieving best practice. His practice focuses on the risk management of employment issues and adapting strategies of problem avoidance and resolution. He advises on terms and conditions of employment, together with the design and implementation of all policies and procedures.

Julian has also represented a number of high-profile individual clients from the sports and business world in tribunal and High Court litigation.

He also makes frequent presentations on changes in the legal framework and provides training courses for those involved directly in HR.
Client Feedback: "I have worked with Julian for some years since we transferred the provision to source our legal advice to Freeth Cartwright Solicitors. It was very clear from the outset that Julian was able to provide legal advice to us on a range of technically complex issues. Advice was provided not only within the context of the law but also in the context of our sector and the nuances particular to this organisation. Julian demonstrates a very high degree of professionalism, his advice is provided in a timely manner, is technically sound and provided in a way which assists me and my team to deliver solutions to some very difficult people issues".

Julian was voted the "Most Admired Lawyer" in Leicestershire in a survey by the Leicester Mercury of business and other professionals in September 2008. He was described by respondents as "first class" and "a joy to work with".

Julian is identified as a "Leader in the Field" of employment law by the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and is a recommended individual by the Legal 500.

Julian Middleton is recommended for “incredibly clear, concise and timely advice.” Chambers UK Guide