George Orman

SENIOR ASSOCIATE
George is a Senior Associate in the Employment Team at Edwin Coe.

He advises senior executives and employers across the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. He has a particular speciality for employment disputes (including litigation in the Employment Tribunals or High Court) and senior exits.

 

George trained at Edwin Coe and has been an employment specialist since qualifying as a solicitor in 2018.

 

He advises clients across a wide range of sectors including financial services, IT, real estate, media and communications. George has a particular interest in the intersection between regulatory issues (e.g. FCA/PRA for financial services professionals, and the SRA in respect of legal professionals) and employment law.

 

George’s work includes:

 

Business Protection: Dealing with issues arising in connection with confidential information, team moves and post termination restrictions.

 

Discrimination: Advising on the full range of discrimination issues that can arise within a workplace with a particular emphasis on prosecuting or defending disability and sex discrimination issues.

 

Employment Related Contractual Disputes: Including commission and bonus claims.

 

Exits: Advising on processes and procedures to best protect a business or prosecuting or defending claims that arise in the Employment Tribunal or High Court.

 

George delivers a committed and empathetic service to all his clients and always takes time to understand the client’s individual circumstances and needs. He recognises that whether acting for an employer or an individual, it is in his client’s interests to secure the best possible outcome at the earliest stage. With this in mind, he delivers clear and pragmatic advice from the outset, remaining cognisant of commercial objectives to enable clients to make informed decisions in often difficult circumstances.

EXPERIENCE
George’s experience includes:
Advising an employer in relation to the management of issues arising with an employee suffering from significant mental health issues. Assisted the client in managing an ill health capability process and various referrals to occupational health. The employee raised multiple grievances and threatened an Employment Tribunal claim. Advised the client in addressing these matters without exposing itself to any meritorious claims.
Advising two senior executives of a global tech company in connection with complex whistleblowing claims relating to a criminal conspiracy issued in the Employment Tribunal. In tandem assisted the clients in rebutting a threatened High Court claim brought by their former employer relating to alleged misuse of confidential information.
Acting as sole UK employment counsel for a global asset management firm based in France. Recently assisted with the redrafting of clawback provisions connected to signing bonuses and relocation costs.
Advising a senior executive at a private equity firm in articulating claims relating to disability discrimination and bullying. Assisted the client in preparing a grievance and secured a substantial settlement.
Advising a Senior Executive being subjected to a performance review for issues arising from their disability. Advising on possible claims arising and engaging directly with the employer in relation to its failure to make reasonable adjustments. Assisted the client in issuing an Employment Tribunal, which resulted in a substantial settlement equivalent to a 11 months’ salary.
Linky and George were amazing. They listened and clarified details to give informed advice. Very professional.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
George has been a rock during one of the most challenging periods of my life, navigating a legal journey I sincerely hope never to repeat… I quickly came to appreciate that his approach was exactly what was needed, anticipating my opposition’s likely moves and preparing meticulously for every worst-case scenario. This foresight has been nothing short of remarkable.
Client Feedback 2025
He listened, understood, and gave my husband and I the guidance needed to make the right decisions. Quite honestly, I was very impressed with the grievance appeal he drafted. The end result is a higher, fairer settlement paid tax efficiently.
Client Feedback 2024
What impressed me most about George’s work with us was not that he listened carefully to Lisa and I before giving his considered advice and taking instructions. It was that he always had Lisa’s health and well-being as our most important consideration, never because it could be a negotiating lever, but he genuinely cared. I always felt Lisa was in safe hands and that was a great comfort for her, particularly when she was so unwell. For that I will always be very grateful.
Client Feedback 2024
I just wanted to send my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to George who has provided not only exemplary legal advice and support, but has done so in such a personable way. As I am sure many of your clients can attest to, employment issues are complex as well as emotional at times, and working with George made an exceptionally stressful and upsetting situation so much more bearable.
Client Feedback 2023
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