Peter Olszewski

Peter Olszewski is a Senior Associate and a highly experienced Solicitor Advocate in the Boyes Turner’s Employment group. Peter is the head of our successful employment litigation team and leads on a number of complex matters ensuring our client’s best interests are protected at all times and that the best possible outcome is achieved for them. 

Peter advises national and international businesses, senior executives and HR professionals on a broad range of complex employment law matters. His experience spans high-value Employment Tribunal litigation, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, complex commission claims, senior executive disputes, restrictive covenant matters, workforce restructures and cross-border employment issues.

Peter prides himself on finding simple solutions to complex problems that have often arisen despite a client’s best intentions and where often, claimants believe they can obtain a settlement where it is not warranted. Peter uses his expertise, knowledge and experience to diffuse difficult situations and ensure this client’s objectives are reached whether they be financial, reputational or for business protection reasons. Peter’s work assistance has been described as “invaluable”.

His experience encompasses managing large-scale group litigation, unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, TUPE matters, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, complex commission and bonus claims and advising across a broad range of other employment related matters including settlement agreements, working hours claims, grievances and disciplinaries and advising on terms and conditions of employment.

Peter’s advocacy experience enables him to manage cases strategically from initial instruction through to final hearing, providing clients with consistent, commercially focused advice throughout the litigation process.

As well as being an accomplished litigator, Peter is experienced in handling complex and high-value disputes, including matters involving sensitive workplace issues, senior employees and significant reputational considerations. His ability to combine strong technical legal knowledge with effective advocacy and tactical case management helps clients navigate otherwise difficult situations confidently while protecting their wider commercial interests.

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has stated the following about Peter, “His knowledge is second to none. I don’t know how long he’s been doing it but my impression is that it is a long time – he knows the subject inside and out”.