She is experienced in all stages of workplace disputes, from initial internal complaints and grievances, through to litigation and final hearings. Emma has litigated matters involving unfair dismissal, automatic unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination, equal pay and whistleblowing claims, amongst others. Emma also advises on day-to-day HR matters including on workplace issues, reviewing and drafting company policies, and disciplinary and grievance issues. She frequently drafts and reviews employment contracts, consultancy agreements and director’s service agreements both for corporate clients and for individuals.

Emma has experience in restructuring and redundancies and regularly advises employers on settlement terms, and reviews settlement agreements on behalf of employees. She is practiced in negotiating advantageous settlement terms for her client. Emma qualified in March 2023, having joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in March 2021. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and the firm’s age committee.

As a named person on the Charity Commission’s Interim Manager panel, Saffa has assisted on matters where an Interim Manager has been appointed. This includes regularly liaising with the Charity Commission, trustees and other relevant third parties. She has experience in acting for clients of all sizes, from local village halls and museums to faith and grant-making charities and Oxbridge colleges.

Given Saffa’s keen interest in the charity and not-for-profit sector, she is a trustee of two charities, Ihsan for Children Foundation and the Muslim Charities Forum. She also sits on the executive committee of the Charity Law Association as the junior representative director.

He advises both UK-based and international individuals on inheritance tax and succession planning including lifetime gifts, setting up trusts and family investment companies, and putting in place tax efficient UK and cross-border wills. Thomas often collaborates with advisers in other jurisdictions to provide clients with an international estate plan. He regularly advises trustees and beneficiaries on trusts matters including varying the terms of existing settlements and will trusts, and the associated tax and reporting requirements.

With over a decade of private client experience, Thomas has worked at other top-ranked City firms, where he honed his skills in complex tax and estate planning. His tenure in the Middle East provided him with unique insights into cross-border estate planning and international tax strategies, allowing him to offer tailored solutions to clients with global assets. As a full member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), the world’s leading organisation for private wealth professionals, Thomas brings a wealth of expertise to his clients.

She is experienced in complex financial disputes, both domestic and international, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and claims made by unmarried parents. Isabella also acts in relation to international children matters, including relocation claims and parental abduction matters. As a Resolution member, Isabella is committed to approaching family disputes in a constructive way and advocates the use of non-court dispute resolution (such as solicitor negotiation and mediation), where appropriate.

Having completed her training contract (and having worked for three years as a paralegal) with Penningtons Manches Cooper, Isabella qualified as a solicitor in March 2022. Prior to this, she obtained her undergraduate degree in law from the University of Sheffield and completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP University Law School, London, with distinction. 

Her skill set includes reviewing complex documents and the law to prepare comprehensive letters of advice. Elizabeth is adept at initiating and progressing Employment Tribunal proceedings, which involves providing strategic guidance to clients, including negotiating on settlements. She works closely with individual and commercial clients, alongside building strong relationships with professionals such as counsel and experts. Elizabeth also has experience in supporting clients through termination processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimising risk.

While she assists all members of the team, a large proportion of her work relates to a single, major client. Elizabeth has assisted in some of the firm’s high-profile cases, including a successful outcome in the Court of Appeal for a significant client. Elizabeth is committed to providing thorough, result driven support to ensure that clients receive the best possible advice and service in every step of their legal journey.

Her cases frequently have an international dimension, involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. April’s practice further extends to private law children cases, including child arrangements, international relocation, safeguarding issues and child abduction. Adopting a compassionate and empathetic approach in her role, April focuses on the goals of each individual and works collaboratively towards practical solutions. She is a member of Resolution, the leading membership organisation for specialist family lawyers in England and Wales, which is dedicated to promoting a constructive approach to family issues. She is also a contributor to publications such as Family Law Journal and ThoughtLeaders4 High Net Worth Divorce.

April qualified as a solicitor in 2022, having previously worked as a paralegal in the firm’s contentious private client team, before becoming a trainee solicitor in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Oxford and completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP University of Law in London with a distinction. A diversity and inclusion ambassador for the firm, April is also an active member of the mental health and disability committee, and the firm’s EMpower programme, which is committed to increasing the representation of Black and ethnic minority individuals in the legal sector.

Her approach is client-focused and commercial, providing strategic solutions tailored to each unique situation. She advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including recruitment, contracts of employment including restrictive covenant clauses, termination of employment, and confidentiality clauses. Christina also advises on disciplinary and grievance issues, data protection compliance, absence management, discrimination, performance management, settlement agreements, family-friendly rights, TUPE transactions and restructuring matters.

Christina regularly drafts and reviews employment contracts, service agreements and consultancy agreements, and advises on bringing and defending tribunal claims, as well as on the employment aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals. She provides tailored and practical solutions to senior executives seeking advice on exiting their businesses. Christina also represents clients in negotiations, mediations, and litigation related to employment disputes. She writes articles and offers training and seminars on employment law topics to help businesses stay on top of the developments in employment law and maintain a compliant and respectful workplace. Christina is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

He focuses primarily on wet and dry shipping and shipping-related disputes, and has experience of advising shipowners, insurers, charterers and operators in the aftermath of maritime casualties, such as collisions and consequential disputes involving salvage, oil pollution, general average and limitation. Yong Yee’s experience of dry shipping matters includes charterparty claims, cargo claims, bill of lading claims, breach of contract, and commodities/international trade disputes.

He has also advised clients on matters involving contractual and shareholder disputes, banking disputes, and insolvency and restructuring issues. Yong Yee has represented clients in the Singapore courts for criminal matters involving a shipping element. On the non-contentious side, he has experience advising both buyers and sellers on ship sale and purchase transactions. He has considerable experience of handling Singapore/English court proceedings, and arbitration proceedings in Singapore, Hong Kong and London pursuant to the various arbitral rules, as well as mediation. Prior to joining the firm in 2024, Yong Yee worked at a local shipping law firm, and has gained experience appearing before all levels of the Singapore courts.

James has successfully represented high-profile clients in regulatory matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks and his strategic approach and keen understanding of regulatory frameworks have led to favourable outcomes in numerous cases. Before qualifying as a solicitor, James worked in the legal division of a leading journalism and professional knowledge organisation. This role honed his analytical skills and provided him with a unique perspective on regulatory issues, further enhancing his expertise.

James’s dedication to excellence and his robust regulatory knowledge make him a formidable representative for clients across a wide range of regulatory and commercial disputes. His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve optimal results for his clients underscores his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

Additionally James acts in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including cross-border fraud claims, and banking and finance disputes, particularly related to secured lending. Other areas of practice include contractual disputes relating to commercial contracts, IP and IT and procurement services, as well as company and shareholder disputes.