Richard Bluestone, Associate Solicitor

I joined Crane & Staples in October 2004 and I am head of Employment and joint head of litigation/dispute resolution.
I have practised exclusively in employment and litigation since qualifying as a solicitor in 1996. Prior to joining Crane & Staples, I spent a number of years working for a medium sized law firm in central London. I deal with a wide range of employment issues and act for both employers and employees. In particular I specialise in:

• Unfair dismissal claims
• Redundancy
• TUPE
• Discrimination
• Contracts of employment
• Compromise agreements
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures

In relation to litigation, I deal with all aspects of commercial litigation, including property related disputes and insolvency (bankruptcy and winding up). I regularly appear in the High Court and County Court and I have recently been involved in a leading trademark case in the Court of Appeal.

Hobbies:

Outside of work, apart from having 3 small children,
my hobbies include listening to all types of music and supporting Arsenal.

Reported Cases:

Mastercigars Direct Limited - v - Hunters & Frankau (2007) EWCA Civ 176
Mastercigars Direct Limited - v - Withers (2007) EWHC 2733 (CH)
Albany Construction Co. Ltd & Ano - v - Cunningham (2004) EWHC 3392

Memberships:

Employment Lawyers Association