North East law firm Sweeney Miller Law has appointed Senior Associate Paul Lott as Head of Employment Law, formally launching a dedicated employment law service designed to support businesses across the North East and beyond.
A qualified solicitor specialising exclusively in Employment Law and HR for 17 years, Paul brings substantial experience advising both employers and employees across the private, public and charitable sectors. His unique blend of legal expertise and practical HR insight enables him to work closely with business owners, directors and HR teams to deliver commercially focused, people‑centred solutions that protect organisations while supporting their workforce.
A trusted advisor to a long‑standing portfolio of businesses, Paul is known for his pragmatic, plain‑English advice and his commitment to exceptional client care. He has successfully represented clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings involving unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, unlawful deduction from wages, contractual disputes and TUPE transfers. His expertise allows businesses to take proactive steps to avoid disputes where possible, while defending their position robustly when litigation is required.
Through the firm’s BizCare Employment Scheme, Paul also provides day‑to‑day HR and employment law support to businesses of all sizes, offering responsive, practical advice through Sweeney Miller Law’s retainer service.
A well‑established figure in the North East legal community, Paul also serves as Deputy Chair of the Trustees at South Tyneside Citizens Advice, having volunteered with and supported the organisation for more than a decade.
Surbhi Vedhara, Managing Partner at Sweeney Miller Law, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Paul to Sweeney Miller Law. His expertise in employment law, alongside his commercial and pragmatic approach, strengthens our offering to employers at a time when people management, compliance and workplace culture have never been more important.”
Commenting on his appointment, Paul said:
“Joining Sweeney Miller Law is an exciting step for me. The firm has a clear commitment to supporting businesses with practical, commercially grounded advice, and I’m looking forward to growing our employment law offering. My focus has always been on helping organisations manage their people fairly, confidently and compliantly, and I’m delighted to bring that approach to a team that shares those values.”
Paul’s arrival significantly enhances Sweeney Miller Law’s support for SMEs and larger corporates across the region and beyond, expanding the firm’s capability to deliver comprehensive, legally robust and commercially aligned employment law advice.
