Justin Govier
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Employment
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About
Provided by Justin Govier
Practice Areas
Justin is partner and head of the employment team. He acts for national and global corporates and larger SMEs providing general HR advice, defending Employment Tribunal claims and advising the C-suite on strategic decisions such as restructuring and redundancies. He provides training to HR departments, in-house counsel and management, and regularly presents seminars to external audiences. He maintains personal relationships with lawyers from each major jurisdiction in Europe and a number in the Middle East.
Career
Justin qualified in 1998 with Osbornes Solicitors; before moving to Gardner and Croft, and then Girlings Solicitors. He joined Rollingsons Solicitors as partner and head of employment before moving to IBB in 2005.
Professional Memberships
Justin is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Publications
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Chambers Review
UK
Justin Govier is recognised for his experience advising clients on discrimination claims, including those before the Employment Tribunal. He has particular strength in addressing TUPE matters and senior executive-related issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Justin has a very strong knowledge of the details of employment law and always provides excellent, pragmatic support."
"Justin is a top-notch employment lawyer."
"Justin has a very strong knowledge of the details of employment law and always provides excellent, pragmatic support."
"Justin is a top-notch employment lawyer."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by IBB Law
IBB Law LLP and Owen White Limited Join Forces in the Thames Valley.
IBB Law LLP and Owen White Solicitors are pleased to announce that they are merging their businesses to achieve greater breadth and diversity of service for a growing client base in the Thames Valley and beyond. The merger will create a 35 partner, 110 lawyer, £24 million turnover full service firm
IBB Law LLP and Owen White Limited Join Forces in the Thames Valley.
IBB Law LLP and Owen White Solicitors are pleased to announce that they are merging their businesses to achieve greater breadth and diversity of service for a growing client base in the Thames Valley and beyond. The merger will create a 35 partner, 110 lawyer, £24 million turnover full service firm
