About

I have over a decade of experience advising on strategic employment issues and decisions, from hiring to firing, and everything in between. As part of the rockhopper team, I provide HR support and guidance to employers on issues such as redundancy, disciplinary and grievance matters, flexible working, performance management and sickness absence, to name a few. I help employers to manage their workforces effectively and resolve employment disputes efficiently by giving pragmatic and commercial advice. I also have particular expertise in business transfers (TUPE). I have significant experience in handling Employment Tribunal claims (including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing), including settlement negotiations.

I advise clients across a broad range of sectors, but I have substantial experience in the retail, hospitality and leisure space. Prior to becoming a rockhopper lawyer, I was a Senior Associate at international law firm Charles Russell Speechlys.

Experience

Employment

  • Advising on day-to-day HR and employment law matters including grievances, disciplinary issues, performance, sickness absence, holiday and family-related rights
  • Reviewing and drafting service agreements, contracts, handbooks and policies
  • Assisting with settlement negotiations and employee exits
  • Advising on restructures, redundancies and collective consultations
  • Supporting clients with complex issues such as restrictive covenants, misuse of confidential information and business transfers/ TUPE

Employment Litigation

  • Defending all types of Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal and complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims
  • Advising on High Court claims and injunctive relief in relation to confidentiality obligations and post-termination restrictions

Services

Sectors