Liz Cardy
Managing associate
Liz is a managing associate in the employment team based in the Guildford office. She advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters for both employer and employee clients.
Her experience includes complex discrimination and unfair dismissal claims; settlement agreements; disciplinary, capability and grievance procedures; redundancy procedures and corporate restructuring; advising clients on employment issues in sale and purchase agreements; drafting of and advising on personnel and policy documents; and TUPE transfers.
I thrive on resolving complicated employment challenges and situations practically and efficiently while showing a strong commitment to clients. In any situation, I focus on providing straightforward and pragmatic advice.
Described by her clients as ‘pragmatic and solution oriented’, Liz routinely works with organisations and HR teams to find commercial and sensible answers to difficult employment situations. She is also experienced in employment tribunal work and settling disputes – and is described as ‘an astute and tenacious negotiator’.
Liz is recognised by Chambers UK and has been identified as a leading associate by the Legal 500. She is a regular author of articles and bulletins on current employment law issues and also provides clients with in-house training. She joined the firm as a trainee and qualified in 2007.
Recent work highlights
Employment Tribunal success
International client employment advice
Substantial settlement
External recognition
What people are saying
Liz is a highly astute and tough negotiator. I do not think we would have reached the outcome we wanted if not for her tenacity. She is also extremely compassionate and aware of the impact litigation has for clients.
Liz Cardy has provided excellent and timely support, is easily accessible and provides high-quality advice to the business.
Liz offered incredible support to both the company and me personally. She settled the matter swiftly, providing the best possible outcome.
Michael Cole and Liz Cardy are two of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with in a career of over 25 years in HR.
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