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Date

12 November, 2025
9.15am – 11.45am

Where

St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN

Speaker
Matt McDonald
Job Title
Partner – Employment
Organisation
Shakespeare Martineau

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Is your business ready for the next wave of employment law reform? 

As the workplace continues to evolve, so too does the legal landscape that governs it. With proposed reforms under the Employment Rights Bill and a growing number of emerging challenges, it’s more important than ever for employers to stay informed and prepared. 

Join Reed and Matt McDonald, Partner at Shakespeare Martineau, for a focused, in-person session exploring the future of employment law and what it means for employers, HR professionals, and legal advisors. 

We’ll take a closer look at the proposed reforms under the Employment Rights Bill, including the introduction of day-one employment rights, updates to flexible working legislation, and the evolving legal stance on fire-and-rehire practices. 

The session will also explore some of the more complex and emerging challenges facing employers today, such as the legal considerations surrounding transgender rights, and the broader implications of changing workplace policies and compliance requirements. 

Why attend? 

  • Understand the key reforms and how they could impact your organisation 

  • Gain expert insight into complex legal issues and emerging trends 

  • Learn practical strategies to stay compliant and future-proof your HR policies 

  • Connect with peers and share best practice in a collaborative setting 

Spaces are limited – register now to secure your place and prepare your business for what’s next in employment law.

Our speaker 

Matt McDonald, Partner – Employment, Shakespeare Martineau 

Matt McDonald is a Partner in Shakespeare Martineau’s employment team. His expertise extends across all areas of employment law, including considerable experience of advising clients on complex employment litigation, senior hires and exits, large-scale redundancy exercises and complicated TUPE issues. 

Matt has over 15 years’ experience of supporting companies with their employment matters, ranging from FTSE 100-listed corporates to smaller, owner-managed businesses and everything in between. He has a reputation for giving pragmatic and commercially-focused advice and is noted for his ability to quickly to get to the heart of complex issues.  

Matt is ranked as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 directory and has expertise in employee-related high court litigation, including advising clients on the enforcement of restrictive covenants. He also specialises in national minimum wage issues and disputes.