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Nick Sayer

Partner
Employment Law

Nick qualified in 1987 and joined Woodfines in 2012, having obtained considerable prior experience as a Partner in the employment teams of other leading law firms.
Nick specialises in all aspects of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious.

He is regularly involved in Settlement Agreements, Employment Tribunal claims of all kinds, senior executive terminations, redundancy and restructuring programmes and the employment aspects of business transfers.
He also has a special interest in business protection matters (i.e. misuse of trade secrets and confidential information and the enforcement of post termination restrictions). Over the years, Nick has conducted many successful High Court cases dealing with such matters. This work also involves Nick in advising on reporting personal data breaches to the Information Commissioner’s Office and working alongside computer forensics experts.

Nick is recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ by Legal 500 (2025)

More about Nick… 

What was your first job?

My first job was as an Assistant Groundsman. I wasn’t very good at it but, later in life, it sparked my interest in gardening-I now have a very beautiful garden.

If you weren’t a lawyer or in your current profession, what would you be doing?

If I wasn’t working as an Employment Lawyer I would be researching and writing about military aviation, especially during WWII. Probably shows that I’m still an Air Cadet at heart!

Testimonials

Highly recommend

The service I received was very efficient , knowledgeable and friendly.
Industry expert advice with quick turnaround times

When we have sought employment advice the response has always been pleasing quick and the advice itself has enabled us to navigate through some tricky situations with confidence leading to good outcomes. The industry knowledge helps in efficiently understanding our specific circumstances.
Excellent service

Nick Sayer was fantastic, allowing us to conclude a tricky contract negotiation on time and on budget.
Nick Sayer is one of the best solicitors that we have ever dealt with. His knowledge in his field of expertise is unrivalled and we would recommend their services to any business.

Legal 500 (2025)