Ian is a Partner in our employment law team. He provides operational and strategic advice on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law and has a particular interest in whistleblowing, discrimination and TUPE.
He is skilled at advising private and public sector clients, including clients in the health and social care, education and insurance sectors. He has considerable experience in acting for NHS Trusts, primary care providers and care homes; he was instructed by a number of Local Medical Committees and care home providers to provide specialist advice on the mandatory vaccination programme, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He regularly appears before the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal and has a strong track record of defending high profile Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Ian provides operational and strategic advice on all areas of employment law including:
- contractual terms and conditions of employment;
- employment policies and procedures;
- management and disciplinary and grievance matters;
- performance and sickness absence management;
- TUPE and large-scale business reorganisations; and
- settlement agreements.
Ian regularly speaks at conferences and seminars and provides bespoke in-house training on a range of employment and equality issues.
Ian has been recognised by the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner.
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Ian is exceptionally competent, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and outstanding performance in every aspect of his work.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Ian is highly personable and knowledgeable on all aspects of employment law. He has been excellent at presenting information clearly and concisely, with a considered and detailed approach to queries.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Ian Pace is absolutely fantastic. He just has a fantastic reputation with clients.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Ian Pace provides expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. He is particularly adept at handling whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Ian stands out by a mile. He is responsive, knows the sector inside out and is always commercially aware in his responses.
Legal 500 2024 -
He's personable, as is his team. Ian will take time to discuss options and in doing so will quantify any risks that enable informed decisions to be taken that keep the organisation as safe as possible.
Legal 500 2024 -
Ian' advice, professionalism and attentive approach has helped us successfully address issues to a satisfactory resolution. He provides clear, concise and detailed responses presenting options, risks and workaround to suit our organisation's needs and is always available to provide support.
Care home client -
The employment team, headed by Ian Pace, is extremely well placed to deal with a wide range of demands. The advice that they give is always balanced and customer centric.
Legal 500 2025 -
Ian pace is an excellent asset to the company, he is a balanced and seasoned individual who deals with clients on a very personal basis.
Legal 500 2025