Alex Lock

Alex has provided specialist employment advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law to public and private sector employers for more than 15 years.

He has considerable experience of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal work on behalf of major companies, both preparing cases and regularly appearing as an advocate. He has had a number of cases reported, on sex discrimination, employment tribunal procedure and public interest disclosure.

He is well known for his expertise on TUPE, especially its application to outsourcing of services, such as catering, cleaning, transport and delivery and facilities management.  He has spoken at seminars, on the radio and television and has contributed articles on employment law to several journals.

Alex is a member of the Employment & Pensions Group Employee Relations Unit providing thought-leadership on employers' relations with trade unions and employees.

Alex Lock is "100% customer focused," "an excellent networker" and has "plenty of commercial nous," according to commentators. He heads the firm's employee relations team, advising on dealing with trade unions and individuals workers. Chambers UK, 2011 Edition, Employment, South West. 

Alex Lock heads Beachcroft LLP's practice, which represents several health and public sector clients. Legal 500 UK, 2010 Edition, Employment, South West.