News
Legal disputes between parents living in different countries on the rise
9th May 2013A BBC report published last week has highlighted that the number of legal disputes between parents residing in different countries has more than doubled in the last two years. [read more]
Should squatting in commercial premises be criminalised?
9th May 2013Until 1st September 2012, squatting in any type of building was a civil offence requiring recourse to the court in order to evict unwanted residents. [read more]
Police must treat 17-year-olds in custody as children
30th April 2013High Court proceedings were brought by a young man, now 18 years of age, who at the age of 17 had been detained in custody for 12 hours and strip searched before being released on police bail. [read more]
Alexandra Dean
| Location: | Chelmsford Office |
| DDI: | 01245 228141 |
| Email: | deana@gepp.co.uk |
| Teams: | Employment Law |
| Contact Card: | Download Outlook Business Card |
Alexandra (Alex) is a Partner and Head of the Employment Department. Having trained at Gepp & Sons she qualified in 2000 and became an Associate in 2004 and Partner in 2007. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
For the Employer
Alex provides consultancy advisory services, acting for small to medium sized businesses particularly in the service sector. She has worked for Companies, not for profit organisations, Partnerships, LLPs and Sole Traders. She has also worked opposite public bodies and understands their pension schemes. She has a rounded knowledge of Employment Tribunal matters and handles all types of Employment Tribunal cases including race, sex and disability discrimination claims.
With over 10 years experience as an employment lawyer she has a comprehensive understanding of the issues and complexities involved for employers trying to run successful businesses in the current climate where current employment legislation often makes it difficult for employers to balance the needs of the employees with the flexibilities and requirements of running a business.
Alex advises on the drafting of all employer documentation, including:
- Service Agreements
- Share Schemes
- Contracts of Employment
- Policies and Procedures
- Compromise Agreements
She has advised clients on:
- the management of disciplinary and grievances cases
- planning and implementing redundancy projects
- issues of corporate governance
- complex board room disputes
Alex has extensive knowledge of TUPE and the practical issues connected with business transfers and service provision change. She has acted in a number of transactions involving the sale and purchase of a business.
For the individual
Alex has developed a great local reputation for providing straight talking guidance and support to those who are experiencing difficulties at work through:
- Bullying
- Discrimination (race, sex or disability)
- Stress
- Redundancy or dismissal
She regularly holds the hands of clients through complex disciplinary and grievance procedures alleviating where possible the stress and worry of such procedures and where appropriate negotiating severance packages
In addition in this current climate she specialises on advising high earning, senior management and company directors on their negotiations and formal compromise agreements with their employers.
Military employment issues
The firm is a member of Forces Law and Alex advises Military Personnel of all ranks on employment related issues.
Alex is married and has two young children and when she has any spare time she likes to practice yoga and swim.
Testimonials
“We have been working with Gepp & Sons’ Solicitors since 2004. Over the last 8 years we have been able to build up a wonderful working relationship with Alex Dean, the Partner in the Employment Law Department. We know that Gepps as a whole, and Mrs Dean in particular have provided us with timely and important legal advice which enables our company to work effectively within the employment law of the UK and has helped us strengthen our employee relations across our company.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Gepp & Sons to other businesses. The standard of professionalism and legal knowledge they have always provided to us is second to none and we recognised that they have made, in our 8 year relationship, every effort to help and assist us when they can.”
"Alex was always professional, thorough and caring in her dealings with me. I was kept fully informed at all times and Alex continually sought the best outcome for me. I will always be grateful and would always recommend her with no hesitation."
"I would wholeheartedly recommend the professional, warm, honest and reliable service I received from Alexandra Dean and her team at Gepp & Sons Solicitors to anyone who finds themselves in a situation where they are unaware of their legal rights as an employee as I was at the time of my visit to her office. Needless to say her expert knowledge and experience on employment law helped to find a very quick resolution to an issue at work that had caused me extreme stress and anxiety. I could not have been more grateful if only id gone to see her sooner."
