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Andrew Masters

Partner & Head of Employment

Andrew Masters

Partner & Head of Employment

Locations	Canterbury, Chatham
Tel	01227 763939 01634 828277
Email	asm@furleypage.co.uk
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Andrew Masters is recognised as a leading individual in employment law by Chambers and Partners. He advises on all aspects of employment law and related HR issues, contentious and non contentious. In addition to complex, strategic and high value employment related matters, including large scale redundancy and restructuring programmes, he frequently advises employers on day to day HR and employment law issues such as absence and performance management, disciplinary and grievance situations and dismissals. Andrew has established a strong reputation for advising employers at an early stage to prevent unnecessary and costly disputes.

He represents a wide and impressive client base in the public and private sectors that includes national and international companies, charities, smaller enterprises and senior executives. Andrew has developed a particular specialism in providing employment advice to the education sector where he represents higher and further education establishments as well as a number of schools in the independent and public sectors, including academies.

Andrew is an experienced lecturer and trainer in employment law. He regularly presents at HR forums and business conferences and provides training for HR personnel and line managers. He has also written a number of widely published articles on employment law and HR related matters.

He has strong ties with Kent and Medway, which has shaped his understanding of the County’s economy. Andrew is based mainly at our Canterbury office, but often lectures and works from our Chatham office.

Outside of the office, Andrew is an Emeritus Governor of Kent College, Canterbury.

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Andrew Masters heads the firm's employment team, advising...

Andrew Masters heads the firm's employment team, advising on all aspects of employment law and related HR issues. A client says: "Andrew provides me with assurance that, when a course of action is agreed, it will result in a positive outcome for the business," adding: "His insight and knowledge is always exceptional. Chambers UK 2020 : Andrew Masters

The advice is no-nonsense and uncomplicated, specifically geared...

The advice is no-nonsense and uncomplicated, specifically geared with business needs in mind, and exhibits excellent attention to detail." "Furley Page provides constant dialogue and guidance in order to support and guide us. Chambers UK 2020 : Employment

Andrew Maters and Amanda Okill are consummate professionals....

Andrew Maters and Amanda Okill are consummate professionals. Andrew is never too busy to take a call and will always provide sound, pragmatic and accurate advice. He also knows the independent education sector extremely well which adds weight to his opinion. The Legal 500 2020 : Employment

The firm delivers a very high quality of...

The firm delivers a very high quality of service and manages to run a very effective HR training programme alongside its core business. This has enabled them to get to know our HR personnel well, which further strengthens our working relationship. Very much a people-based, friendly and supportive firm. The Legal 500 2020 : Employment & HR training programme

Andrew Masters is "a seasoned employment law solicitor...

Andrew Masters is "a seasoned employment law solicitor who always goes the extra mile to help solve unusual problems and whose reassuring manner assists our organisation in stressful situations." He advises on all aspects of employment law and HR issues, and has a significant presence in the private and charity sectors. Chambers UK 2019 - Andrew Masters, Top Ranked

Andrew Masters is 'hard to beat in the...

Andrew Masters is 'hard to beat in the service that he provides and the knowledge and experience he has' according to one client. The Legal 500 2019 - Andrew Masters

Head of department Andrew Masters has impressed clients,...

Head of department Andrew Masters has impressed clients, who are 'astounded by his knowledge and attention to detail, as well as commercialism.' He regularly assists with restructuring, TUPE exercises and discrimination claims, as well as numerous other areas of employment law. Chambers UK 2018 - Andrew Masters

Furley Page provides an ‘excellent, personalised service’. Department...

Furley Page provides an ‘excellent, personalised service’. Department head Andrew Masters ‘is very attentive to clients and has excellent attention to detail’; he specialises in advising education sector clients on HR issues and employment disputes and is assisted by senior associate Amanda Okill, who is an expert in Equality Act breaches. The Legal 500 2017 - Employment

Andrew Masters is "first-rate at getting to grips with...

Andrew Masters is "first-rate at getting to grips with a case, simplifying the issues to plan the best way forward and providing clear and concise advice and risk analysis," reports a client. He is experienced in the full spectrum of employment matters, with notable expertise in early stage advisory work for high-profile clients. Chambers UK 2017 - Andrew Masters, Top Ranked

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