Ian Besant

 

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Ian Besant

Partner

Ian Besant
Telephone:
+44 (0)1926 886688
Email:
ian.besant@wrighthassall.co.uk

Ian is Head of the Employment Department.  He advises on the full range of employment issues, specialising in discrimination law.

Ian conducts his own advocacy before the Employment Tribunal and has particular expertise in Employment Appeal Tribunal cases.

Background

Ian qualified with Pearsons in 1982. He joined Wright Hassall in 1984 and became a Partner in 1985.

Interests

Away from work, Ian is passionate about his boat and enjoys sailing.
Ian Besant is "not afraid to come off the fence and express a view," declare clients, who also praise the senior employment partner's ability to assimilate the background information of a case quickly and provide timely, pragmatic and sound advice.
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