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HR Focus – Employment Law Update with BPE & General Round Up

January 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Welcome to this months HR Focus, a dynamic gathering designed for all members and guests to connect with HR professionals, directors, managers, and industry experts. This event is an opportunity to engage with a community dedicated to sharing insights, advice, and support on pressing HR challenges that impact businesses today.

Each month, we bring everyone together in a live, online forum for an hour of meaningful discussions. This is your chance to network, share updates, and explore the latest HR trends and solutions. Whether you’re seeking guidance on specific HR issues or looking to stay informed on best practices, our HR Focus is here to develop connections, collaboration, and growth.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting each other in navigating the evolving HR landscape!

This month we are delighted to be joined by one of the Employment Team at BPE Solicitors. 

About BPE Solicitors
BPE Solicitors is a highly regarded, entrepreneurial law firm based in Cheltenham, recognised for its practical, “real world” approach to supporting businesses and individuals. With expertise spanning corporate and commercial matters, property, family law, and tax, trusts & succession, BPE is known for delivering clear, commercially focused legal solutions and building long-term client relationships.

As our event partner, BPE will draw on its respected Employment Team—ranked in leading legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners—to provide up-to-date, actionable insights on employment law. Their innovative, business-minded culture mirrors that of the organisations they advise, ensuring attendees receive guidance rooted in both legal expertise and commercial understanding.

This month we are delighted to be joined by: Stephen Conlay, Senior Associate, Employment Team at BPE Solicitors.

Steve joined BPE in 2005, spending six years in the personal injury department where he worked for both claimants and defendants. During this period, he gained significant experience in claims involving stress and anxiety, as well as advising on prosecutions brought by the Health and Safety Executive.

In 2012, Steve joined the Employment department, transferring his personal injury expertise into the employment law arena. He advises private sector clients, many of whom hold public sector contracts, on matters including discrimination, unfair dismissal, and TUPE. He provides day-to-day advice and has played a key role in guiding clients through the evolving legal landscape, particularly in relation to holiday pay. Steve qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive with CILEX in 2017.

Steve provides ongoing support and advice to a wide range of clients, from SMEs to FTSE-listed companies. His work includes defending employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination, as well as advising on company restructures and employee and director exits. His clients range from national retailers to private sector manufacturers.

Steve’s areas of expertise include:

  • Employment Tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, holiday pay, TUPE, and race, sex, and disability discrimination

  • Applying personal injury sector experience to advise on injury-related aspects of discrimination claims

  • Advising businesses and employees on settlement agreements and the exit of staff

  • Providing legal updates and bulletins to clients and colleagues

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