Damian Phillips

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Damian is regarded as one of the leading employment lawyers in South Wales. He has over 20 years’ experience of employment law, 12 of them spent as a Partner in Darwin Gray’s renowned employment team. He has considerable experience of advising employers and senior executives in respect of complex and often high value employment disputes and also non-contentious employment law issues. Areas include unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE (being of particular interest), business reorganisation, redundancy, corporate acquisitions and disciplinary procedures. Damian also specialises in advising professional sports people on employment matters, particularly high-profile international rugby players and coaches Damian’s technical legal knowledge is excellent but additionally, he strives to provide clear, objective advice and seek commercial and practical solutions when most beneficial. Damian is able to quickly get to the core of complex issues and has developed a keen sense of when to dig in and when to be more pragmatic. Damian is described by clients as “an excellent employment lawyer” and “a level-headed and constructive person whose advice is based on both experience and fact”. Considerate and good-humoured, Damian delivers training on employment and HR, and is a regular legal commentator on BBC Radio and contributor to employment law news. He was the South Wales Representative of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) for a number of years and sat on its National Management Committee.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 29299

  • Based in Cardiff
  • Licensed for 28 years

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Damian is regarded as one of the leading employment lawyers in South Wales. He has over 20 years’ experience of employment law, 12 of them spent as a Partner in Darwin Gray’s renowned employment team. He has considerable experience of advising employers and senior executives in respect of complex and often high value employment disputes and also non-contentious employment law issues. Areas include unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE (being of particular interest), business reorganisation, redundancy, corporate acquisitions and disciplinary procedures. Damian also specialises in advising professional sports people on employment matters, particularly high-profile international rugby players and coaches Damian’s technical legal knowledge is excellent but additionally, he strives to provide clear, objective advice and seek commercial and practical solutions when most beneficial. Damian is able to quickly get to the core of complex issues and has developed a keen sense of when to dig in and when to be more pragmatic. Damian is described by clients as “an excellent employment lawyer” and “a level-headed and constructive person whose advice is based on both experience and fact”. Considerate and good-humoured, Damian delivers training on employment and HR, and is a regular legal commentator on BBC Radio and contributor to employment law news. He was the South Wales Representative of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) for a number of years and sat on its National Management Committee.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 29299

  • Based in Cardiff
  • Licensed for 28 years

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  • Darwin Gray LLP

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–16:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

9 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA

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Damian Phillips was excellent in dealing with my case, his knowledge and support put me at ease through a very difficult situation and we had a very positive outcome with a settlement agreement. I would highly recommend Damian Phillips for anyone navigating their way through an employment matter.

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Thank you for the kind review! Delighted to hear that you were happy with Damian's support on this matter.

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Helpful and prompt

Damian Phillips from Darwin Gray was helpful and timely with his advice.

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Thank you for your kind words about one of our employment law Partners.

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I’m very grateful to Damian Phillips for his support during a highly sensitive time in my life. He was calm, reassuring, and incredibly knowledgeable, guiding me through employment law with clarity, patience, and genuine empathy. His client-centred approach made me feel supported and confident throughout. I would highly recommend Damian to anyone, anytime. Thank you—I’ll always be grateful.

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Thank you, Ani, for your review. We're delighted to hear that you were impressed with Damian's hard work.

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Professional and helpful advice and I was happy with the outcome. Thanks

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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I was represented by Damian Phillips, who provided me with sound and reasoned advice in a professional and timely manner leading to a successful outcome

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