David Sorensen

Career

Before becoming a solicitor, I had over 15 jobs including working in a warehouse, a vegetable factory and driving lorries etc, all good training for being an employment lawyer! Although it took me a while to work out what I wanted to do I’ve always had an interest in employment law.

I joined the firm in 1999 as a Trainee Solicitor and trained in Personal Injury, Employment, Criminal Defence and Property. After qualification, I worked in both Criminal Defence and Employment, choosing to specialise in Employment Law from early 2002.

I am the Managing Partner of Morrish Solicitors. I’m also an active employment lawyer with a mixed caseload of employment matters on behalf of individuals – private clients and also members of unions, associations and professional bodies for whom we act – and also of course the trade unions and associations.

Employment law covers a wide range of matters so my work covers all shapes and sizes – for example, from large scale TUPE transfers and their impact, unfair dismissals, discrimination, whistle-blowing issues, equal pay, contractual issues and social media.

I represent clients in Tribunals and Courts, often conducting my own advocacy. I also act in appeals such as to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and to the Court of Appeal.

My role involves representing individuals in negotiating deals and packages, often advising on contracts and settlement agreements, for example, and I represent individuals in internal meetings and hearings, such as in professional disciplinary and regulatory matters (such as disciplinary cases for farriers, nurses and other regulatory cases).

I provide industrial action advice and assist unions, associations and professional bodies with internal matters involving rules, constitutions and matters involving the Certification Office. I deliver talks and training package, for example to the Institute of Employment Rights. I also write articles concerning employment issues, being a contributor to Westlaw UK Insight, part of Sweet & Maxwell, Thomas Reuters.

I’ve been involved in a number of appeal cases, for example at the Employment Appeal and Court of Appeal, with notable cases of Q v L UKEAT/0209/18/BA, Wilsons Solicitors v Johnsons and others [UKEAT051510] and Leeds City Council v Woodhouse [2010 EWCA Civ 410] at the Court of Appeal.

Client Feedback

“A massive thank you for all your help and guidance with my employment dispute and settlement. You’ve helped myself and my family get through a stressful time very smoothly. We are all truly grateful.”

“When Mr Sorensen first got in touch with me, he was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in my case. I felt in no doubt he would do his best to get the case resolved.”

“Nothing seemed too much and always accommodating. A great experience that would easily persuade me to come back”