Neil Black

Neil is Head of Employment in Manchester. He has a full range of contentious and non-contentious expertise with particular experience in respect of TUPE, re-organisation, collective redundancy, post-acquisition integration and strategic HR advice.

He plays a key role in the firm’s Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Sector, sitting on the firm’s cross-office sector team with particular responsibility for Diversified Industrials including the food and drink and automotive sectors. He leads the manufacturing sector focus for the Manchester office and the entire Employment Group. He also has a wealth of experience in the construction/infrastructure sector. 

Neil also leads the firm’s Trade Union Team and holds the role of Training Principal for the firm for England and Wales.  Prior to entering the legal profession Neil worked for a large US automotive business in a commercial role, this experience ensures his advice has a pragmatic and commercial edge.