Elaine is a Solicitor in the Employment team.
She advises employers, employees, and HR professionals on all aspects of employment law, including disputes, regulatory issues, and workplace investigations. Elaine works with business owners, HR managers, and professionals in regulated sectors, providing clear and practical advice on managing workforce matters.
Her clients include businesses across professional services, hospitality, construction, property management, care, and the charity sector. She also supports professionals such as teachers, nurses, and accountants with regulatory proceedings and employment disputes. Elaine is a key member of the firm’s GatekeeperHR service, delivering audits and HR support packages for employers.
Elaine’s areas of expertise include whistleblowing, discrimination, redundancy, TUPE, director disputes, and negotiating severance agreements. She regularly represents clients before employment tribunals and regulatory bodies, including the Teaching Regulation Authority and Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Recent examples of Elaine’s work include:
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Advising business owners on restructuring and redundancy processes.
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Supporting professionals facing whistleblowing and discrimination claims.
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Negotiating settlement agreements for senior executives and directors.
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Conducting workplace audits and implementing HR policies under the GatekeeperHR service.
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Representing clients in Employment Tribunal claims involving safeguarding and misconduct.
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Drafting employment contracts, handbooks, and procedures.
Elaine is fluent in French.