Rob specialises in employment law and his practice covers everything from employment disputes to the drafting of contracts and policies. He has dealt with a number of disputes in the High Court and Employment Tribunal, including disputes in relation to discrimination, unfair dismissal, and restrictive covenants.
Rob has acted for some famous retailers, high-profile fashion brands, recruitment and financial services companies, helping them to protect their reputation. He also advises on employment aspects of corporate and other transactions including mergers, take-overs and outsourcing and is highly experienced in advising on the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”).
Rob also assists with day-to-day issues in the workplace such as disciplinary issues, absence management, grievance and the implementation of redundancy programmes.
Rob has lectured widely and is co-author of Tottel’s Termination of Employment.
Recognition
Recognised by Chambers Global for Employment 2026
Recognised in Chambers UK for Employment: Employer 2020–2026
Recognised by The Legal 500 as Recommended for Employment: Employers 2020–2026
Recognised by Best Lawyers UK for Employment Law 2009–2025
Recognised by Chambers and Partners Global Guide for Employment 2024
Recognised by Chambers UK for Employment: Senior Executives 2022
Rob has lectured widely and is co-author of Tottel’s Termination of Employment
“He offers solutions and always helps us to work within legal formats to protect against risks.”
Chambers UK 2025
“Rob Eldridge dedicates time to understand the firm and is therefore able to give commercial, practical advice.”
The Legal 500 2025
“Rob is responsive, clear in his communication and commercial in his advice and application of the law. He exceeds in all areas of client service.”
Chambers UK 2024
“I really cannot praise Rob highly enough. He is utterly superb and I would recommend him to anyone.”
Chambers UK 2024
“Rob is an excellent support on legal employment matters and is able to quickly establish the issue to get to clear options for resolution.”
Chambers UK 2024
“Rob Eldridge has supported us for well over 10 years. His knowledge of employment law and experience of the tribunal process provides us with an invaluable input into both our strategic decision making and individual cases.”
The Legal 500 2024
“He is tough when he needs to be but he is sensible so you get to the right place.”
Chambers UK 2022
“He is extremely pragmatic and is able to understand things from the business’s perspective allowing him to tailor advice and support.”
Chambers UK 2020
Rob qualified as a solicitor in 1982. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2019, he worked at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.
