Name: Guy Salter, Partner – Head of Employment
Department: Employment and Commercial Litigation
Email: guy.salter@smesolicitors.co.uk
Phone Number: 01905 723561
LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/guysalter
Guy is a Partner at SME and Head of the Employment and Litigation Department. He has 30 years’ experience of working in the field of Employment Law and has delivered many seminars on the subject including to the Chamber of Commerce HR Forum.
Guy advises both employers and employees in employment matters both locally and nationally and therefore he is able to offer you a unique insight when dealing with cases in the Employment Tribunal.
Guy has a passion for Employment law. Guy says, “We spend a vast amount of our lives at work and clearly it is important therefore to get it right. Employment law is all about dealing with people and how they interact and that is what interests me the most.”
Guy has a detailed understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Employment law be it drafting documents, advising on their contents or representing clients in Employment Tribunals, the Employment Appeals Tribunal or County and High Courts. His practice therefore covers claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, restraints of trade, contractual claims and representing clients at judicial mediation and resolving matters by round the table meetings and Settlement Agreements.
He also assists employers and employees with disciplinary and grievance procedures and the drafting of Employment Contracts, Consultancy Agreements and Staff Handbooks. Guy’s works with the Business Services Department to provide employment advice on business mergers and acquisitions. He is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
As a natural extension to his Employment Law practice, Guy also advises on Data Protection issues including in relation to Data Subject Access requests, the drafting of policy documents and dealing with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Guy has extensive knowledge of claims of professional negligence. He acts for Claimants in these disputes and is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association. He has particular experience of claims against solicitors and insurance brokers.
Guy also has over 20 years of experience in dealing with disputes about mobile homes. Such disputes include the termination of written agreements for example, on the basis of pitch fee arrears or a home being in a poor state of repair.
Outside of the law, Guy is a Junior Football coach and Trustee of Worcester Festival Limited. He enjoys spending time with his two children, going on long walks (especially on Dartmoor), listening to his music collection, playing tennis, reading, and presenting general knowledge quizzes. Guy prepares and hosts SME’s Annual Quiz for local businesses from which all profits go to charity.
Guy Salter Videos
Videos: 5
For Business
Guy Salter - Fire and Rehire (up-to-date as of August 2023)
For Business
Guy Salter - Flexible Working (up-to-date as of August 2023)
For Business
Guy Salter - Menopause in the Workplace (up-to-date as of August 2023)
For Business
Guy Salter - Redundancy Overview
For Business
Guy Salter - Employment and Commercial Litigation
"I have enjoyed working with Guy as he has carefully steered us through the minefield of employment legislation. He provides thoughtful, pragmatic and helpful advice with a commercial view. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any other company for employment advice.'
Mr C, Newport
"I had all but given up hope of pursuing my unfair dismissal case until I was introduced to Guy Salter from SME. Guy has been a real inspiration and has handled my case with great sensitivity, professionalism, perception and deliberation. I had the benefit of support from Lisa and an incredible Counsel too, thanks to Guy, and it was an amazing team effort that succeeded in securing a positive outcome for me. Facing a legal system for the first time can be very daunting, but with the support of Guy and his team and their confident and industrious approach to pursuing my case, it certainly lessened the burden and my anxieties. My sincere thanks and appreciation to you all."
Lynn from Warwickshire
"I would recommend Guy Salter to anyone who has an employment dispute, whether company or individual. Analytical, open, direct and compassionate (also a wicked sense of humour), he will always advise you on what course of action you should take, keeping you fully aware of any potential pitfalls. Someone you can trust and rely upon."
Annette Strain, Financial Controller at Motovario Limited
"I have found Guy Salter to be a knowledgeable employment law specialist who dealt with my case with professionalism and compassion. I achieved an excellent result working with him which would not have been achieved on my own."
Mr Davies
"Thanks again for making this process a quick & easy one, it was just how I needed to get this done whilst working out here in a stressful environment. I will be recommending your services to anyone whom may need them in the future."
Mr T
"I just wanted to say thanks very much for the great service you have provided to Tom.
We would have no hesitation in recommending you to any of our friends and family who need employment advice in the future"
Ann
"Please can I offer my heartfelt thanks for your advice, support, and professional services in bringing this matter to a conclusion."
Mrs G