Birmingham law firm Ward Hadaway has expanded its employment team with the appointment of Chris Piggott as partner.

Chris advises commercial organisations, from SMEs to large corporates, on a wide range of employment law matters. He works across sectors including recruitment, financial services and further education, and is highly regarded across the West Midlands for pragmatic, commercially driven advice.

With over three decades of experience, Chris is also train-the-trainer accredited and has delivered HR and workplace training for a wide range of businesses, including FTSE 100 operations.

Harmajinder Hayre, Head of Employment at Ward Hadaway, said: “Employers are increasingly dealing with more complexity in the workplace, from day-to-day HR decisions to disputes, restructures and sensitive employee relations issues. The Employment Rights Act 2025, which is currently being phased in by the UK Government, brings further change, and organisations of all shapes and sizes must be compliant.

“Chris understands these pressures and has spent his career advising employers on decisions that often need to be made quickly, and where the legal position must be balanced with the needs of the business.

“His training background gives clients a different perspective. Many employers want their managers to deal with issues earlier and with more confidence, and Chris has the experience to help them do that.”

The appointment adds a new dimension to Ward Hadaway’s Birmingham team, which...

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