I am a managing associate in the employment team. My clients really appreciate my practical and realistic approach.
I advise both businesses and professional employees on a broad range of employment issues.
My expertise extends to preparing employment documentation for start-up businesses and advising on the practicalities of employing staff for the first time.
I also have experience of HR advisory issues such as management of long-term sickness absence, redundancy processes and disciplinary and grievance procedures.
I additionally advise on the enforceability of post termination restrictive covenants and the drafting and negotiating of senior executive settlement agreements.
Areas of expertise:
- HR Advisory
- Disciplinary and grievances
- Employment contracts
- Employment handbooks
- Settlement agreements
- Redundancy/reorganisations
- Exit of senior employees
- TUPE transfers
- Management of employees on long term sick leave
- Assistance with poor performance
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 2015
- Member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association
If I'm unavailable, please contact:
Laura Goodhew
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 506 329 [email protected]
Grace Williams
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 506 173 [email protected]
My experience
Provided TUPE advice to a travel company after its successful tender to provide exclusive travel services to a London based university.
Successfully defended a sex discrimination claim on behalf of a software developer company.
Provided advice to a pharmaceutical company in relation to disciplinary proceedings and the dismissal of a senior employee.
How we made a difference
I am beyond thankful for her support and assistance with our HR team. I had every confidence in Emma and her team.
Legal 500 2024
I work closely with Emma Saunders, who has always shown a deep understanding of my employment questions, as well as taking the time to explain the reasoning and best practices.
Legal 500 2024
Emma Saunders was was thorough, prompt and proactive with her advice. She provided excellent service.
Clients have described me as unflappable, thorough and enjoyable to work with because on my can do attitude.
My thinking
Employees’ rights in insolvency
Flex Appeal: Current trends in flexible working requests
Navigating workplace displacement in the age of AI
Return to the office or work from the beach?
Employee engagement and retention strategies for the retail sector
Cripps advises eCapital Commercial Finance Limited on the acquisition of Optimum SME Finance Limited
Sexual harassment: the new duty to prevent
Cripps advise Paris-headquartered Manutan on its acquisition of Findel
Are you worried about employee burnout?
Cripps advise TransGlobal Freight Management on its acquisition of Crocodile Stores
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