In the complex field of employment relationships it is vital for employers to ensure that the terms of the relationship is clearly stated from the outset, and that proper mechanisms are put in place to deal with any situation when the parties have to go their separate ways, for whatever reason.

This new book will assist the company secretary and directors in the boardroom by providing them with an overview of the legal and practical issues that can arise when hiring senior managers, and managing their exit if and when they leave the company.

• Part One deals with the formation of the executive relationship in line with current legislation and under the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
• Part Two looks at boardroom dynamics and the breakdown of the executive relationship, and looks at the practicalities of managing the exit of a senior member of the team.
• Part Three is an extensive library of specimen documents.

Practical tips and checklists are provided throughout.

Paperback •  ISBN: 9781860723872 •   Published May 2008 • £49.95

Contents

Part 1
Formation of the Executive Relationship
Corporate governance
The role of Directors in a listed company
The Role of Non-Executive Directors
Appointment of Directors
Drafting Service Agreements
  
Part 2
Termination of the Executive Relationship
Boardroom dynamics
Risk management of claims
Terminating the employment
Terminating the directorship
Shareholder issues on termination
Assessing the severance package
Exit management strategies
Managing the notice period
Housekeeping rules on termination of employment
Using Compromise Agreements effectively
Dealing with competition post termination of employment
 
Part 3
Specimen Documents
Conditional offer of employment
Service Agreement
Letter of appointment for Non-Executive Director
Letter placing Executive on Garden Leave
Letter before Action to former Executive (unlawful competition)
Letter before action to new employer (unlawful competition)
Compromise Agreement
Compensation Limits
Companies Act 2006 – commencement dates

About the author
Julian Yew: is a Solicitor and Employment Law Specialist with London firm Wedlake Bell

Adam Grant: is a Solicitor with the Employment Group of London law firm Wedlake Bell.