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Sam Skelton is a Solicitor in our Employment team, having joined the firm as a Paralegal in 2022 before qualifying as a solicitor in 2026.
A highly driven and adaptable lawyer, Sam is recognised for his strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to delivering clear, practical advice to clients. He supports employers in navigating workplace issues effectively, from early stage advisory matters through to complex dispute resolution.
Sam’s prior experience across Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Finance has strengthened his litigation insight and commercial awareness, enabling him to provide employment law advice that is both strategically robust and aligned with wider business objectives.
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Sam advises employers across the full lifecycle of employment disputes, including employment tribunal claims, from initial instruction through to resolution.
He plays an active role in managing proceedings, acting as a key point of contact for clients and ensuring a structured and strategic approach to case progression.
His litigation background includes experience in complex disputes within the County Court and High Court, giving him a strong understanding of procedural risk, evidential requirements and negotiation strategy. This foundation allows him to approach employment matters with a commercially focused and pragmatic mindset.
During his training contract, Sam also gained valuable experience within Corporate & Finance, supporting transactional matters and developing an understanding of the commercial drivers and operational challenges faced by businesses. This enables him to deliver employment advice that is grounded in commercial reality as well as legal principle.
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“I have worked with Flint Bishop on several cases in the past few years and have been very impressed by the quality of their work. They have an impressive portfolio of clients.”
“It is a commercially savvy and attentive team, that handles a wide range of commercial disputes cost-effectively and pragmatically.”
“There is strength and depth of knowledge within the team. They provide a high level of customer service, and they are helpful, approachable and able to respond quickly to difficult and complex situations.”
“Flint Bishop distinguishes itself in industry-shaping and high-profile matters, as evidenced by its recent appearances at the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. The firm’s client roster is reflective of the high esteem in which its dispute resolution team is held, with UK and multinational companies, government agencies and public sector bodies turning to it for advice.”
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