James Champness

Solicitor, GQ|Littller

James is a Senior Associate at GQ|Littler. He offers pragmatic and tactical advice to employers on all aspects of the employment lifecycle. Client secondments into a national bank, a global IT outsourcing provider and a nuclear energy provider enable him to advise a wide range of companies on contentious and non-contentious matters. James works closely with his corporate clients to help them manage and defend their legal position. James' experience includes particular expertise advising on the employment aspects of business acquisitions, including TUPE, and complex employee relations matters. James is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

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Outsourcing—employment issues

Practice notes

This Practice Note considers the key employment law issues which may arise when drafting and negotiating outsourcing arrangements, focusing in particular on the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), SI 2006/246. Issues considered include: different types of outsourcing situation, core planning considerations, the application of TUPE and the possible implications, who and what transfers under TUPE, dismissals, changing employment terms, provision of employee information, due diligence, data protection, obligations to inform and consult, and the commercial dynamic. Different approaches to outsourcing arrangements, such as the standard model and the blanket indemnity approach, are outlined. Managing TUPE risk and conduct of claims are also considered.

Employment