Andrew Crudge

Andrew is a Partner in the Employment team, advising employers on the full spectrum of employment law matters. He works closely with clients to deliver clear, practical and commercially focused advice that supports their strategic and operational goals.

He regularly advises on a wide range of employment issues, including drafting and reviewing employment documentation, managing complex workplace matters such as restructures, TUPE, discrimination and whistleblowing, and advising on the employment aspects of business acquisitions and disposals.

Andrew is recognised for his pragmatic and collaborative approach, helping clients navigate sensitive and high-risk situations with confidence.

He is also a regular speaker at employment law seminars and delivers tailored training and legal updates to HR professionals, managers and leadership teams.

Notable work highlights

Advising on a large business restructure following a company acquisition, including TUPE implications and collective consultation.
Securing the early strike out of numerous, and potentially costly, discrimination and unlawful deductions claims in the Employment Tribunal.
Supporting a client with the negotiation of TUPE provisions in an outsourcing agreement with cross-border implications.
Successfully negotiating the departure of a senior manager engaged under a UK employment contract, based in a foreign jurisdiction.

Accreditations & Memberships

Employment Lawyers Association.

Leading Associate Legal 500 United Kingdom 2025

Areas of expertise

Day to day employment law advice and HR support
TUPE (business transfers, insourcing and outsourcing)
Employment Tribunal representation
Discrimination and whistleblowing disputes
Post-employment restrictions
Staff consultations
Contract and handbook reviews
Employment status issues
Absence and performance advice and strategy
Employment contract disputes
Disciplinary and grievance advice and strategy

Testimonials

What our clients say about Andrew

“Andrew Crudge has invested so much time in understanding the way we work, our appetite to risk and our values that he needs very little briefing and can offer legal advice based on a thorough understanding of our business and people. “

Legal 500

“We would follow Andrew Crudge wherever he went. He’s brilliant. The legal and the HR teams both trust Andrew completely and enjoy working with him. We are yet to fox him with a problem (in spite of some strange ones!). He’s a brilliant lawyer, knows our business well and is fun to work with.”

Legal 500, 2024

“Whether it is working with Andrew in the Employment team on a long term project or needing an immediate answer on a problem, Andrew’s support and advice is invaluable and his client care superb. Andrew is quick to grasp the issue, understands our business and takes a commercial approach to reaching the solution. Andrew is not only available for the thorny issues in employment but is a trusted adviser for ensuring that the business has the policies and procedures in place that employers need to be compliant.”

Client

“Andrew was absolutely brilliant. In my HR role I had lost confidence in my ability to manage a very difficult situation and I needed to be absolutely sure that I was following the correct procedures. Andrew was extremely helpful and responsive and managed the process with advice and templates to ensure I was on track and following a fair and accurate procedure. His guidance through the process and quick replies were exemplary and I will most definitely use his services again if required. I trust him and felt that I was in very safe hands. I stopped worrying and slept at night. Thank you Andrew.”