Andy Boyde

Andy Boyde – Senior Associate, Employment Law

Andy Boyde is a former professional rugby union player and employment solicitor. Andy advises individuals and Company clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters including:

• Contract/Policy Drafting & Employee Handbooks
• Post Termination Restrictions/Restraints of Trade
• Constructive Dismissal
• Discrimination 
• Settlement Agreements
• TUPE
• Unfair Dismissal
• Employment Tribunal Claims
• Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
• Termination Arrangements
• Managing Sickness absences
• Redundancy Advice
• Negotiating Exit Arrangements/ Termination Packages
• Early Conciliation
• Sport matters

Andy qualified as a solicitor in 2015 and specialises in advising individuals, owner-managed businesses and SMEs. Andy provides sensible, straight-forward and commercial advice to his clients.

Andy is a co-founder of the Sports2Business network in Leeds with Ewan Dowes of Dowes Wealth Management.

Andy is recognised by the Legal 500 2017 as a “New Generation Lawyer” and for providing “a very high level of service”.  He is highly recommended as a “go to” for clients in the sports sector due to his “insight to the game that gives him the edge over competitors”.

Client Feedback

“Andy was extremely professional & responded quickly to all correspondence. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Consilia Legal to family & friends. Thank you again for your assistance”

“I was referred to Consilia to review a settlement agreement. Service was prompt, diligent, and pragmatic. Easy communication and well-framed advice that reflected my requirements. Provided everything I needed for a straightforward case.”

“Andy was very knowledgeable and efficient. The legal documents and processes were explained clearly and the matter wast dealt with very swiftly. I would recommend.”

“Cannot recommend this company enough. Seriously on the ball, ring you back when they say they will and completely exceed expectations. Thank you Andy and all at Consilia.”

“Fuss free, friendly, efficient, incredibly quick turnaround, solid advice from Andy Boyde. Thank you!”

Read Andy’s latest blogs on employment law:

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Quote From Legal 500 Profile

Consilia Legal‘s employment group ‘punches above its weight‘ and is led by Marie Walsh, who acts for a range of SMEs and senior executives on large-scale restructurings and termination matters. The group is comprised of Andrew Boyde, who is the key name for litigation matters in the Employment Tribunal and specialises in rugby union disciplinary hearings before the RFU disciplinary panels; and Victoria Horner, who advises on disciplinary issues, grievances, redundancies and discrimination claims.