Legal Advice for Senior Executives
Whether you’re negotiating an exit, facing a board-level dispute, or navigating a redundancy situation, we provide commercially astute, discreet legal support.
At Omny Law, we’re trusted advisors to companies and SMEs across the UK. That unique vantage point gives us deep insight into how businesses operate, and how senior professionals can best protect their position when challenges arise.
We assist employers in all sectors of the industry by: ensuring that their employment structures are fit for purpose and compliant with flag state legislation; supporting on union recognition and negotiations; aiding the effective management of individual grievances, disciplinary and performance issues; and managing claims in the Employment Tribunals and courts.
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Why Executives Choose Us
- We know both sides – With a primary focus on employers, we understand the strategies businesses use – and how to counter them effectively.
- Tailored to your role – We support C-suite, directors, partners and senior professionals with issues including exit terms, restrictive covenants, and reputational risk.
- Discretion and clarity – We work quickly, confidentially, and with a focus on your goals—whether that’s maximising compensation, preserving your reputation, or avoiding litigation.
Areas of Expertise
- Negotiating executive severance and settlement agreements
- Disputes with boards, shareholders, or investors
- Bonus, commission, and LTIP disputes
- Protected disclosures / whistleblowing
- Breach of contract or fiduciary duties allegations
- Exit strategy planning and timing
- Regulatory or professional obligations
Q&A
Don’t sign anything without legal advice. At executive level, settlement terms can impact your bonus, shares, LTIPs, reputation, and future career moves. We review agreements quickly, advise you on your rights and leverage, and negotiate improvements where needed. We are experienced in guiding senior executives in these area and will advise the best ways to maximise your exit package, while preservation relations and reputation.
Absolutely. Executive exits are generally a negotiation, and everyone will have different priorities, depending on their future plans. With the right approach, we often secure enhanced financial packages, extended notice periods, favourable announcements, and limitations on restrictive covenants.
Senior exits are often dressed up as “mutual” when they’re anything but. If you’re being marginalised, sidelined, or pressured to resign, you may have claims for breach of contract, constructive dismissal. Early legal advice gives you the power to respond commercially, and be in the best position to secure a generous package.
They can be, especially at senior levels. But they’re not always drafted properly or reasonably. We will review your contract and advise whether your restrictions are likely to hold up, and whether they can be challenged, negotiated, or amended without breaching obligations.
