Fiona McAllister.

Partner (Head of Employment)

Fiona advises on contract issues, employment, and partnership particularly in SME’s and family businesses. She focuses on finding a satisfactory commercial conclusion to suit the client’s needs, speedily and in a sympathetic manner using her experience of more than 25 years’ at Mundays from formation of the business through to breakdown.

She gives “Independent Legal Advice” where required to protect individual clients in a range of circumstances such as personal guarantees, divorce fees loans, life time mortgages and “bank of mum and dad” contributions to property purchases.

Fiona also focuses on work with an international aspect, as a key contact and former director of CICERO, League of International Lawyers, the network of international law firms of which Mundays is a founder member, and as former Chair of the International Employment Group within Cicero.

+44 (0)1932590566

fiona.mcallister@mundays.co.uk

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Fiona McAllister is experienced handling contentious employment matters and often appears in High Court on behalf of her corporate clients. Sources also praise her international capability: "She is incredibly knowledgeable and gives advice on working outside Europe."

Chambers and Partners UK

The Legal 500 UK 2019 recommended lawyer Fiona McAllister

The Legal 500 UK

Family run businesses→

Managing a family run or family owned business presents a number of interesting and unique challenges that are rarely present in other private businesses.

Employment Tribunal (Employees)→

Under the employment tribunal’s rules of procedure, the emphasis is on tribunal proceedings being the last resort. Parties are encouraged to resolve their disputes prior to the commencement of tribunal proceedings or prior to any hearing.

Commercial Contracts→

Our team are dedicated to achieving the appropriate balance and always aim to provide clients with excellent response times. They use their extensive experience, knowledge and expertise to deliver solutions which are innovative and tailor made to our clients' business.

International→

We have considerable experience in advising overseas clients in respect of commercial and corporate transactions in the UK and assisting our UK based clients with transactions involving cross border elements.

Partnership and LLP’s→

We act for partnerships and LLPs in all areas of professional practice, from mergers, acquisitions, demergers and strategic alliances to partnership disputes and exiting partners. We also advise on the use of partnerships and LLPs for wealth management, investment, tax or other structuring purposes, particularly in relation to property matters.

Effective Staff Management→

Would you like to manage staff effectively and minimise potential risks to the organisation whilst doing so?

Restructuring, Reorganisation and Redundancy→

Would you like to restructure or reorganise your business in a timely fashion and save the organisation expense whilst doing so?

Settling Employment Claims→

When considering whether you should settle an employee’s claim or potential claim, it’s all about reaching a solution that’s right for your business. We’ll analyse the situation for you, identify the potential claims and advise you on the pros and cons of the different settlement options.

Settlement Agreements→

We will ensure that the terms are tailored to your particular circumstances and, where appropriate, negotiate for better terms to reflect the value of any claims or other requirements which you might have.

Restrictive Covenants and Confidentiality→

Would you like to rely upon post-termination restrictions to protect the organisation from a departing employee’s actions?

Unfair Dismissal and Other Claims→

If you believe that you have been (or are about to be) unfairly dismissed or have any other claim (such as discrimination), we can provide you with an independent view on the merits of your claims.

TUPE and Staff Transfers→

Would you like to effect the smooth transfer of staff on a business sale/purchase whilst protecting the organisation from unforeseen liabilities when doing so?

Managing your employment risk→

Good risk management involves planning and putting systems or procedures in place that you can rely on.

Recruitment and Employment Documentation (Employees)→

Nowadays, the flexibility of the labour market provides employers with a variety of options when it comes to engaging individuals.

Changing Terms and Conditions→

From time to time, it’s necessary to make changes. And with everything else on managers’ plates, the key is to do so with as little disruption to the business as possible.

Disciplinary Capability and Grievance Issues→

Disputes with your employer can be both time-consuming and emotionally draining if not handled appropriately and sensitively by them. If you feel that you’re being unfairly treated at work, we can provide you with an independent view on the merits of your concerns.

Recruitment and Employment Documentation (Employers)→

Would you like to recruit staff, put in place relevant documentation and protect the organisation whilst doing so?

Employment Tribunal (Employers)→

Would you like to defend employment tribunal proceedings and minimise the cost to the organisation of doing so?

Data Protection & Privacy (Employees)→

In our ever more computerised world, organisations handle data relating to customers, employees or other individuals on a day-to-day basis. The protection of this personal data is a key foundation to those relationships and individuals trust those who deal with their data to keep it secure and not to use it for improper purposes.

Data Protection and Privacy (Employers)→

In our ever more computerised world, organisations handle data relating to customers, employees or other individuals on a day-to-day basis.

Banking and the New Regime (Employers)→

The new regulatory framework introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) applies to a wide range of financial institutions, including UK banks, building societies, investments firms and branches of foreign banks operating in the UK.

Banking and the New Regime (Employees)→

Training→

Training your staff to carry out their role to the best of their ability is a no-brainer. But this shouldn’t be limited to just the technical aspects of their role.

Education, Charities and not for profit→

We act for a wide range of charities and other not for profit institutions including trusts, schools, charity companies, registered social landlords, clubs and other unincorporated associations.

Advising on an international consultancy arrangement.
Advising on the employment of an executive director and potential shareholder of a family company in a highly sensitive situation.
Advising on contractual arrangement for a sub-contractor to our client also taking a licence of premises, rental of equipment and providing a sales agency to our client business.
Acting on behalf of directors of a company in connection with giving financial security using their personal assets and a contribution deed for cross obligations in relation to their corporate investment vehicles.
Providing legal advice to clients for life time mortgages and matrimonial fees loans to ensure no undue influence on potentially vulnerable clients

Fiona grew up on Tyneside where she initially practiced law before joining Mundays. She has a home in the north where she spends vacation time on her lifetime renovation project of an old farm. She is a part time “eco-warrior” who is passionate about her electric Nissan Leaf and buying her milk in bottles! She supports many environmental charities and is a Member of the charity Surrey Care Trust.

Fiona has a PGDip in employment law and is a member of Employment Lawyers Association.

To injunct or not to injunct?

14th January, 2021

The possibility of an immediate costs order on an interlocutory injunction application to enforce restrictive covenants against a former employee, has for some time been a material factor.

19th November, 2020

Fiona McAllister and Michael Brierley explain the mystery of when and why independent legal advice is required.

22nd October, 2020

As the furlough scheme comes to an end, many businesses are facing difficult decisions around redundancy. Fiona McAllister discussed with The Law Society and other firms about businesses and redundancy…

8th October, 2020

October 10th, 2020 marks World Mental Health Day, raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and what can be done to support those who need it. We discussed…

Our People.

The whole team at Mundays are client focussed, approachable and friendly people who are willing to help, so you should feel confident in contacting any of them at any time. Details of our staff members can be found on our People page or via the team member links on the pages explaining the services we provide

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