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Ben Palmer

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Ben Palmer is a Senior Employment Adviser within the Employment, Pensions and Mobility group. Ben excels in guiding employers through the complexities of employment tribunal litigation and has particular expertise in resolving employee disputes in the workplace. 

Ben utilises his previous experience of working in-house at a FTSE 100 international retailer to provide practical advice on a broad spectrum of employment issues. His significant experience in data protection law ensures that his clients receive holistic and comprehensive advice.  Ben has a particular track record of advising multi-national clients in the retail, technology and e-commerce sectors.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Employment, pensions & mobility

Sectors

Technology, media & communications
Consumer & retail
Business & professional services

CV

Since 2024 Senior Employment Adviser, Taylor Wessing LLP
Since 2022 Ambassador, College of Legal Practice
2020 - 2024 Paralegal (Employment, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation), Marks and Spencer
2018 - 2020 Paralegal (Data Protection & Commercial), Dogs Trust
2018 University of Leeds, Law LLB
2017 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, International Law

Career

Since 2024 Senior Employment Adviser, Taylor Wessing LLP
Since 2022 Ambassador, College of Legal Practice
2020 - 2024 Paralegal (Employment, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation), Marks and Spencer
2018 - 2020 Paralegal (Data Protection & Commercial), Dogs Trust

Education

2018 University of Leeds, Law LLB
2017 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, International Law

Memberships & Associations

30% Club, Legal Sector Diversity Scheme

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