Assisted with the redundancy process for a UK-based wholesale business
Provided strategic advice and practical support to the employer on the redundancy of multiple employees following the closure of an office
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Abbie is an Associate in our Employment team. She supports both employers and employees across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law. She advises clients on matters including (but not limited to): contracts of employment and related policies, restrictive covenants and garden leave clauses; investigations and disciplinaries; TUPE; whistleblowing; discrimination; sexual misconduct; employee benefits; working time; settlement agreements; and bringing or defending cases in the Employment Tribunal.
Abbie also undertakes immigration work to provide an integrated employment law service across departments. She has a particular interest in corporate immigration work and has strong experience with Sponsor Licence, Expansion Worker visa, Skilled Worker visa and PBS Dependant visa applications.
Outside of her day-to-day work, Abbie chairs the firm’s CSR committee and innovated Collyer Bristow’s ‘Trainee Networking Group’.
Provided strategic advice and practical support to the employer on the redundancy of multiple employees following the closure of an office
Comprehensive update to an employer’s outdated employment contracts and staff handbook to align with recent significant legal developments
Defending a tribunal claim brought by a senior executive alongside a parallel civil claim. This required effective communication with multiple stakeholders to ensure a unified and coordinated approach.
Negotiate and advise on optimal settlement terms for varied clients using technical knowledge and an understanding of both commercial and personal client priorities. Recent client quote: “I certainly feel I have been expertly represented”
Defending a complex Tribunal claim involving unfair dismissal, sex discrimination, unpaid wages, and breach of contract.
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From 26 October 2024, employers will have a new legal obligation to “take reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. Here we explain how the law is changing, sanctions for non-compliance and what you can be doing now to prepare for the new duty in the run-up to October and beyond.
An overview of our Employment and Immigration services.
An overview of our Employment services. Our Employment Lawyers work closely with many types of clients across a wide range of sectors providing advice on a variety of issues, whether they are HR-related, strategic, complex or contentious.
Collyer Bristow is highly experienced in acting for HNW/UHNW individuals looking to relocate or return to the UK. This document outlines the key tax, estate planning and immigration areas which may be relevant to you, your clients or your employees when moving to the UK.
An overview of our Employment and Immigration services within the financial services sector.
Considering an education in the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to students.
Considering a move to the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to individuals and businesses for a worry-free relocation.
Conflicts at work can be distressing and daunting for a variety of reasons and trying to deal with them on your own is difficult. We can help to clarify the situation for you by providing clear, practical and confidential guidance.
This guide sets out the key legal considerations when hiring domestic staff in the UK and seeks to help you build an employment relationship that is both effective and compliant.
For applicants who will work for the NHS / NHS suppliers, this guide provides a step-by-step process on how to obtain the Tier 2 Health and Care Worker Visa.
Abbie is an Associate in our Employment team. She supports both employers and employees across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law. She advises clients on matters including (but not limited to): contracts of employment and related policies, restrictive covenants and garden leave clauses; investigations and disciplinaries; TUPE; whistleblowing; discrimination; sexual misconduct; employee benefits; working time; settlement agreements; and bringing or defending cases in the Employment Tribunal.
Abbie also undertakes immigration work to provide an integrated employment law service across departments. She has a particular interest in corporate immigration work and has strong experience with Sponsor Licence, Expansion Worker visa, Skilled Worker visa and PBS Dependant visa applications.
Outside of her day-to-day work, Abbie chairs the firm’s CSR committee and innovated Collyer Bristow’s ‘Trainee Networking Group’.
Provided strategic advice and practical support to the employer on the redundancy of multiple employees following the closure of an office
Comprehensive update to an employer’s outdated employment contracts and staff handbook to align with recent significant legal developments
Defending a tribunal claim brought by a senior executive alongside a parallel civil claim. This required effective communication with multiple stakeholders to ensure a unified and coordinated approach.
Negotiate and advise on optimal settlement terms for varied clients using technical knowledge and an understanding of both commercial and personal client priorities. Recent client quote: “I certainly feel I have been expertly represented”
Defending a complex Tribunal claim involving unfair dismissal, sex discrimination, unpaid wages, and breach of contract.
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