Tony Hows
Consultant,
Employment Department
Tony is a very experienced employment lawyer with a wide expertise in advising individuals and employers.
Name
Tony Hows
Title
Consultant
Department
Employment Department
Areas of expertise
Tony is a highly regarded employment lawyer who has over thirty years' experience. For six years Tony served as the chairman of the Employment Tribunal. Tony has also sat as a judge at the Employment Tribunal. He has litigated high profile important cases (see below). Tony has been named by Chambers and the Legal 500 as a "Leader in his Field". He is an accomplished advocate.
Tony advises on all aspects of employment law. He has particular expertise in the aviation and education sectors. Tony has advised the British Air Line Pilots Association (BALPA) for many years. He also acts for a number of educational institutions for whom he provides advice on all areas of employment law including collective labour law (i.e. managing relationships with recognised Trade Unions). Tony is an expert on discrimination law.
Tony advises on all aspects of employment law. He has particular expertise in the aviation and education sectors. Tony has advised the British Air Line Pilots Association (BALPA) for many years. He also acts for a number of educational institutions for whom he provides advice on all areas of employment law including collective labour law (i.e. managing relationships with recognised Trade Unions). Tony is an expert on discrimination law.
Key cases
Tony has had many reported cases in the EAT, Court of Appeal and House of Lords. The most notable recent cases were Lawson v Serco in the House of Lords and Post Office Limited v CWU in the Court of Appeal.
Memberships and professional associations
Member of the Employment Lawyers' Association
Education
London University LLB Hons
Career history
2007 to date: Seddons Solicitors; consultant advising Seddons' education clients on their employment law requirements.
2003 - 2009: Simpson Millar; consultant
1999 - 2003: AJ Hows
1970 - 1996 Lawford & Co
1974 -1996: Partner (senior partner of Lawford & Co 1988 -1996)
1972: Qualified
2003 - 2009: Simpson Millar; consultant
1999 - 2003: AJ Hows
1970 - 1996 Lawford & Co
1974 -1996: Partner (senior partner of Lawford & Co 1988 -1996)
1972: Qualified
Personal interests
Sailing
Tony holds private pilots' licences for fixed wing and helicopter. Tony is a certified instructor for fixed wing aircraft.
Tony holds private pilots' licences for fixed wing and helicopter. Tony is a certified instructor for fixed wing aircraft.
Direct dial
+44 (0) 20 7725 8031
Email address