Alex Pearce is a highly experienced employment lawyer and Head of the Employment Team at Pinney Talfourd. He advises employers, business owners, senior executives and partnerships on all aspects of employment law, including complex disputes, strategic HR matters, and business-critical exits. Known for his pragmatic, results-focused advice, Alex is trusted by clients to navigate sensitive workplace issues while protecting their commercial interests. He is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Alex acts for a wide range of clients across sectors including professional services, transportation, construction, entertainment and technology. He is frequently instructed in high-stakes Employment Tribunal claims and has particular expertise in discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal cases. He also has significant experience in Employment Appeal Tribunal matters. Alex also works closely with the firm’s Corporate Team on transactions where employment issues arise.
He is highly experienced in negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of both employers and senior employees, ensuring favourable terms while preserving reputation and future prospects. His dual perspective, having acted extensively for both employers and employees, gives him a tactical advantage in resolving disputes efficiently.
Alex joined Pinney Talfourd in 2010 and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. He was promoted to Senior Associate in 2017 and made Partner in 2025. Earlier in his career, he worked at a leading national Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm, where he was involved in high-profile litigation -including a whistleblowing case against an NHS Trust reported in The Independent and by the BBC.
Recognition
- Recommended in The Legal 500 UK since 2015
- Recognised in The Legal 500 UK as a Next Generation Lawyer since 2017 and Rising Star since 2021
- Recognised in The Legal 500 UK as a Next Generation Partner in 2025
- Under Alex’s leadership, the Employment Team was shortlisted for Legal 500 UK Awards – HR Firm of the Year (Regional)
EXPERTISE
For business, Alex’s expertise covers:
- Tupe
- Settlement agreements
- Review and Drafting of Employment Contracts & Handbooks
- Restrictive Covenants
- Redundancy
- Grievances
- Early Stage HR Advice
- Discrimination
- Disciplinary
- Defending Employment Tribunal Claims
For individuals, Alex’s expertise covers:
- Whistleblowing Claims
- Victimisation
- Settlement Agreements
- Tupe
- Redundancy
- Pay Disputes
- Parental Rights
- Harassment
- Grievance Issues
- Flexible Working
- Employment Tribunal Representation
- Employment Contracts
- Discrimination
- Disciplinary and Capabilities
- Dismissals
- Bullying
BADGES & AWARDS
Alex is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
He has been personally recommended in the Legal 500 UK since 2015. He has also recognised as a Next Generation Lawyer in the Legal 500 UK since 2017 and a Rising Star since 2021.
Under Alex’s leadership the Employment Team was shortlisted for the Legal 500 2018 Awards, Human Resources Firm (Regional) of the year.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Outside of work, Alex is a keen runner and has completed the Brighton Marathon and multiple half-marathons to support the firm’s Charity of the Year. He also enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures.
Areas of expertise
- TUPE Advice
- Redundancy
- Discrimination
- Employment Contracts, Policies & Procedures
- Employment Tribunal Claims
- Pricing information for bringing unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
- Employment for Business
- Restrictive Covenants
- Defending Employment Tribunal Claims
- Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
- Discrimination
- Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Performance Management & Sickness Absence
- Redundancy & Restructures
- Settlement Agreements
- TUPE
- Bullying & Harassment
- Disciplinary & Capability
- Constructive Dismissal
- Employment Contracts
- Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Grievance Advice
- Unfair Dismissal
- Whistleblowing
- Employment for Individuals
- Online Settlement Agreement Service
Noteable achievements
- Advising on the merits of a leading telecommunications company's chances of success at the Employment Appeals Tribunal regarding the decision to revoke an earlier judgment.
- Acting for a City based investment company in defending a claim for breach of a settlement agreement.
- Advising on injunctive relief proceedings and breach of confidentiality obligations in the financial services sector.
- Acting for a record label regarding the employment aspects on the sale of the share capital to an international group of music companies and a hive out agreement of the merchandising and live events.
- Acting for the Head of Recruitment for a leading recruitment company in claims for constructive unfair dismissal, discrimination, victimisation, harassment, breach of contract and unlawful deduction from wages.
- Acting for a Respondent client defending complaints for constructive dismissal, unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract. Running an illegality defence at the Employment Tribunal and questioning employment status.
- Obtaining a highly favourable deposit orders for a Respondent client in long running employment dispute.
Qualifications & memberships
Latest from Pinney Talfourd
Stay up to date with the latest legal developments, firm news, and upcoming events. Our experts share practical insights, commentary, and opportunities to connect with our team in person or online.
View our news
