EXPERTISE 

Emma qualified as a Solicitor in 2019 and joined our Employment team in Leeds in January 2021. 

Emma is currently part of a high volume litigation team for a major, heavily unionised client with over 140,000 employees.

Emma has acted for Claimants and Respondents and has varied experience dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters.

Experience
  • Advising on and managing various Employment Tribunal claims (including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims).
  • Advising in relation to settlement negotiations and drafting settlement agreements.
  • Drafting and reviewing employment documentation, including employment contracts, consultancy agreements, directors' service agreements, restrictive covenants, policies and handbooks.
  • Advising clients on day-to-day employment issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters, capability procedures, termination of employment and discrimination issues.
  • Advising on redundancy.
Professional memberships
  • Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)