Viv Du-Feu

Consultant | Employment & Immigration

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Viv is an experienced Employment Lawyer and Legal Director with a reputation for delivering pragmatic business solutions. He has a long line of successes in the resolution of complex cases and highly sensitive individual matters. 

Viv has been a practicing solicitor for more than 40 years, where the bulk of his experience has been in the field of employment and industrial relations law. 

Viv qualified as a solicitor in Cardiff and has held a number of senior positions in various firms. From 1989 to 2007, Viv worked at Eversheds holding various positions, including head of employment and pensions, head of European employment law, and latterly as head of international employment law. In that role, Viv provided direction and leadership for over 270 full time lawyers and business advisors, with a team that achieved international recognition for client orientation and excellent standards of service. Viv joined Capital Law in 2007 as Partner. 

Viv is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. 

Expertise

  • Corporate HR strategy 
  • Contractual change programmes 
  • Disciplinary and grievance issues 
  • Industrial relations 
  • Redundancy programmes
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Recent work

Various manufacturing businesses
Implementation of contractual changes, working practices and terms of conditions of employment in various manufacturing situations.

British Medical Association
Whilst Legal Director of the British Medical Association, oversaw the Association’s legal department between 2013 and 2019; oversaw the legal requirements of the first junior doctor strike for 40 years.

Senior Executives
Advising Senior Executives on severance arrangements.

Corporate clients
Advising corporate clients on structuring severance arrangements and/or contractual variations.

 

Testimonials

  • I would highly recommend Capital people as they are extremely professional and incredibly helpful.

    When I became a Health & Safety Advisor in 2019, I relied on them a great deal to grow in confidence and experience.

    I am now more independent, with a better subject knowledge, I know that if I do have any concerns I can phone or email and I will always get advice and support.

    Wayne Moores | Health and Safety Advisor
    St David’s Hospice Care

  • Mark and his team have been a tremendous support to our business, giving us the peace of mind of a complete Health and Safety solution for our company.

    Guiding us through policies and procedures to risk assessments, inspecting and keeping us up to date with legislation, advising on and where necessary carrying out training, along with ad hoc advice to myself and all members of our team when we need it.

    Would highly recommend.

    Dave Smith | Managing Director
    Bridgend Motor Factors

  • This is a strategic deal for us, and is key in supporting our security portfolio, and we’d like to thank Laura and Tom for their support. Their in-depth knowledge of both the legal and practical aspects of corporate acquisitions, as well as their relevant sector experience means that they were able to handle the transaction from start to finish in a seamless way, and were very commercial in their approach.

    Tamsin Ashmore | CFO
    Ultima Business Solutions

  • The team at Capital know what they’re doing – and it’s been apparent on this deal. Their transaction and private equity expertise, experience in the IT services sector, as well as their pragmatic and efficient approach, made it enjoyable to work with the team.

    Thomas Hobbs | Investment Manager
    Apse Capital

  • I recently completed a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with Capital People, and I couldn’t be more impressed.

    The tutors were knowledgeable and engaging, the materials were comprehensive and well organised, and the overall learning experience was excellent.

    I particularly appreciated how accessible tutors were to answer questions in and out of training days.

    I would like to thank Mark in particular for providing the support I needed to achieve this qualification.

    I now feel more confident and equipped in my role. I would highly recommend Capital People as a trainer to others looking to complete similar qualifications.

    Michael McGrath | Estates and Compliance Manager
    Digital Health and Care Wales

  • I cannot thank you all enough for your hard work over the past few years, and I owe you all my thanks for the outcome. I’m endlessly grateful for your commitment to my case, as I can only imagine how difficult it must have been.

    BMA Member