John has been with Wrigley Claydon for over 20 years, becoming a partner in 1995. Specialising in Employment Law, John helps clients with matters including the preparation of recruitment policies and employment contracts as well as advocating in employment tribunals in cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination.
He also has considerable experience of dealing with landlord and tenant disputes and matters relating to business and company sales, commercial investment property transactions and lettings as well as residential estate and offshore property developments.
“I know I’ve done a good job when the business doesn’t need me!”
John is never happier than when spending time with his wife and 2 children, Lucy and Alex. John is Chair of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) and a board member of First Choice Homes Oldham. In his spare time, John is likely to be found either reading, cooking or walking Donnie the Golden Retriever.
Employment Solicitor John Porter offers advice on issues surrounding retirement: It used to be the case that when an employee reached the national retirement age he or she could be forced to retire. This is no longer the case. Since April 2011 it has become unlawful to force someone out of work simply because they…
Beware of the Break Clause Our team of property lawyers say that it is not uncommon for a lease of commercial property to contain a break clause in favour of the tenant. It is, however essential that any tenant with the benefit of a break clause is able to exercise it, otherwise the tenant may be left…
Age Discrimination It use to be the case that when an Employee reached the national retirement age he or she could be forced to retire. This is no longer the case. Since April 2011 it has become unlawful to force someone out of work simply because they have reached a particular age. This now falls…
