I joined Lewis Silkin as a trainee solicitor in September 2007. Having spent eight months of my training contract in the Employment and Incentives Department, I then qualified into this department as an associate in September 2009.
I act mostly for employers but also advise individuals from the finance, business and education sectors. I provide regular ad-hoc employment advice, draft all types of employment documents, including contracts, policies and compromise agreements, regularly run Employment Tribunal litigation and provide client training. I act for some of the department's major clients in the aviation, retail, finance, legal, advertising and PR sectors.
Settling an age discrimination and unfair dismissal claim for a leading global software supplier for less than half the budgeted sum.
Negotiating an advantageous exit package for a Finance Director in the fashion industry.
Providing corporate support on a £17.9m acquisition of an international advertising and media intelligence group on behalf of an AIM quoted media company.
Advising a high-street retail company on redundancy procedure in relation to the closure of various stores.
Advising an individual client in the finance sector on a big value whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claim.
I am keen on running and cycling, have a passion for travelling and am currently studying for a Masters in Law. I live with my husband and dog in South London.