Our Team
We’re as much problem solvers with expertise in all things HR and employment law. Our hands-on approach means that whatever your situation might be, we can find the right solution for you.
Why Us?
Astute Law is a specialist employment law practice with a unique approach. What makes us different is the combination of legal knowledge and pragmatic business know-how. The way we work is to get alongside you, own the problem and do everything we can to get you the outcome you really want.
Meet the Team
With more than 60 years of experience serving clients nationwide, our team is dedicated to help our clients and our community.
Thushara Polpitiye
Founder and Managing Director
0203 011 1601 ― thushara.polpitiye@astutelaw.co.uk
Hi, I’m Thushara Polpitiye — better known as Tosh. I love making people’s lives better, whether that’s my family, friends, my team or those who come to me with their employment challenges. Helping people get resolution makes me happy.
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Mark Legister
Senior Executive Employment Law Solicitor
020 3011 1415 ― mark.legister@astutelaw.co.uk
Hi, I’m Mark Legister and I’ve been solving employment problems a lot longer than most. It’s earned me a nickname of “The Oracle” which I see as a great testimony to the fact that we solve problems as a team rather than just do our own thing as a collection of ‘fee earners’ like most law firms.
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Peter Radelat
Employment Law Specialist Consultant
020 3195 0681 ― peter.radelat@astutelaw.co.uk
Hi, I’m Peter, or ‘Pete’, Radelat. I have specialised in employment law for over 20 years and am still energised by my work as much as I was when I first started.
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Angela Cooper
Office Manager & Senior PA
020 3011 0201 ― angela.cooper@astutelaw.co.uk
Hi, I’m Angela Cooper – the one who loves to get things done yesterday. I make it my business to know enough about everything from accounts to zoom meetings, so I can make things happen and be useful to everyone – including you.
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