Head of the employment team, I advise a wide range of clients, from large companies to senior executives on all aspects of employment law.
I have a particular specialism in contentious work, I deal with employment litigation in both the employment tribunal and the High Court. I have recently dealt with discrimination and whistleblowing claims in the employment tribunal and restrictive covenant and confidentiality cases in the High Court.
I also regularly advise companies on HR issues such as managing disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy advice, drafting contracts of employment and director’s service agreements, restrictive covenants and team moves.
I advise senior executives on managed exits and settlement agreements.
Areas of expertise:
- Restrictive covenants, team moves and High Court litigation
- Unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims at the employment tribunal
- Managing disciplinary and grievance procedures, sickness absence and family leave
- Redundancy advice
- Senior executive terminations and boardroom disputes
- Settlement agreements
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 2002
- Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
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]
Download PDFMy experience
Advised the CEO of a finance company on a claim for unfair dismissal in the Employment Tribunal and a breach of contract claim in the High Court.
Advised a restaurant chain in connection with disciplinary and grievance issues.
Advised three recruitment consultants following a team move in relation to claims for breach of restrictive covenants in the High Court.
Advised a director in connection with claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination in the Employment Tribunal and a shareholder dispute.
Advised a sports agency on a garden leave injunction against a director.
Advised an insurance broker on an injunction application in relation to a team move and potential breaches of restrictive covenants.
Advised a national office solutions company on a TUPE claim for a dismissal prior to an acquisition of a business.
Advised a public relations and communications company and a new employee in relation to a springboard injunction.
How we made a difference
My thinking
Employment Rights Bill update – What employers need to know
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Sexual harassment: the new duty and updated EHRC guidance
Changes to tip, service charge and gratuities policies
What to expect in employment law in 2024
Taking reasonable steps to avoid discrimination and harassment claims
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