Partner
Employment Matters
020 8290 0440
What her clients say
"Her letters written on my behalf were superb, and the time I know she spend researching the background showed a really impressive work ethic... She was always able to meet and talk with me and I felt I had someone with real 'clout' fighting my corner."
“Emma grasped my complex situation very well and took no time at all to understand all of the information. I have found her incredibly astute, fast thinking and fast working, but she has also demonstrated great empathy and compassion..."
Emma Thompson
Education/Career History
Attended Reading University 2001-2004. Went on to study LPC at College of Law, London. Worked in a London law firm for a year before commencing Training Contract with Thackray Williams.
Main Practice Areas
Extensive experience in advising on all aspects of employment law for individuals and a range of businesses including chartered surveyors, medical insurance intermediaries, construction companies, education establishments, retailers and estate agents. Provides specialist advice and guidance in the following areas:
• drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on employment contracts, directors' service agreements, consultancy agreements, policies and procedures;
• advising on post-termination restrictions, garden leave clauses, confidentiality and intellectual property;
• advising on TUPE and corporate transactions;
• managing day-to-day employment issues such as disciplinary, ill-health, capability and grievance procedures;
• advising on redundancy and business reorganisations or sale of a business;
• advising on dismissal, including advice and representation in proceedings in employment tribunals;
• advising on changes to terms of employment, breach of contract disputes including pay disputes;
• advising on Nationality and immigration issues;
• advising on all discrimination and harassment claims;
• advising on maternity, paternity, flexible working and parental rights; and
• drafting, reviewing and negotiating compromise agreements and severance packages.
Specialist areas/Key Achievements/Memberships
Shortlisted for the Law Society Excellence Awards 2011 in the category 'Junior Lawyer of the Year'.
Member of Employment Lawyers Association
Governor at Pickhurst Infant School
