Frances Onyinah
Associate
Frances is an associate in the employment team, based in the London office. She acts for staff associations and their members on a broad range of employment law matters, including issues such as discrimination, disciplinary, and grievance disputes.
Throughout her career, Frances has assisted on various complex and high-value employment law matters, supporting clients from the early stages of ACAS conciliation through to negotiating settlement. She has secured successful outcomes in her own Employment Tribunal claims and has developed extensive litigation experience in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and the Court of Appeal.
I advise clients on a variety of employment law issues and particularly enjoy helping them navigate sensitive or complex disputes. I aim to help clients feel informed and empowered, whether a matter resolves early or proceeds through litigation.
As part of the firm’s Police Federation team, Frances advises members on a variety of employment disputes, with particular emphasis on equality‑related claims and matters arising under the Police Regulations. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and the firm’s race and faith committee. Frances joined the firm in 2025, after qualifying at a City-based employment boutique firm. She is also a committee member of the British Ghanaian Lawyers Union, and has featured in The Times and The Law Society Gazette following her receipt of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme scholarship.
Recent work highlights
Successful Employment Tribunal judgment
Police officer dismissal
Application of Police Regulations
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