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Tania is a Partner specialising in employment law. Her clients range from large companies to SMEs and owner managed operations. She also acts for individuals from all walks of life including financial services, media, technology, real estate and professional services.
Her skill is to identify her client’s objectives and then find a solution to achieve them as quickly and effectively as possible.
Tania leads the Employment Team having previously headed the Dispute Resolution Department. She also sits on the firm’s Management Board.
Prior to joining Collyer Bristow, Tania has worked elsewhere in London as both a dispute resolution and employment law specialist.
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"Tania Goodman was very personable and knowledgeable and I instantly felt reassured."
Client feedback
"Collyer Bristow approaches dispute resolution in a professional, practical and fair manner; rare in a world that sometimes forgets the human side of a business relationship...with legal advice that is fast, meticulous and tailored to your business"
Addison Lee
Advising an employee on their rights regarding protected disclosures they had made about health and safety within a manufacturing company.
Amending terms and conditions of employment of a large workforce within a recruitment company.
Successfully applying for a restraining injunction to protect our client’s business interests at London Heathrow airport.
Winning a case for a client in the Employment Tribunal facing allegations of disability and race discrimination.
Representing the CEO of a media company on their unfair dismissal, age and sex discrimination.
Drafting a suitable whistleblowing policy for an on-line fashion brand.
Enforcing post termination restrictive covenants for a property company following a team move to a competitor.
Negotiating numerous six figure settlement sums for employees in the financial services sector.
Negotiating favourable terms in a new service agreement for a senior executive joining a FinTech company.
Litigation involving the exit of various senior executives from a bank and achieving a positive resolution.
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Collyer Bristow's Head of Employment law, Tania Goodman, explains what the Employment Rights Bill covers; the implications of it for employers and employees; what happens next; and what employers should be doing now to prepare for its implementation.
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In this video we explain how Collyer Bristow can work with you to build a bespoke training programme and policy review to support your business' compliance.
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This detailed video guide is specifically for HR teams to explain the new duty; what's changed; the obligations on employers; and what HR teams need to be working on or seeking support from Collyer Bristow to implement now.
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In this video Sinead Kelly and Tom Herbert from Collyer Bristow's Employment law team explain how the law around sexual harassment is changing from 26 Oct 2024, the sanctions for non-compliance, and what businesses need to be doing now to comply.
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Watch our video to find out more about HigHer: CB's network with the objective of elevating women and championing equality in the workplace.
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These slides summarise key insights from The Future of Work: A New Era – Employment and Immigration Seminar. They highlight the most significant upcoming changes in UK employment and immigration law, including the Employment Rights Bill, hybrid working practices, AI in the workplace, and Skilled Worker visa reforms. Designed for employers and HR professionals, the slides provide practical guidance on preparing for these developments, helping organisations stay compliant and strategically ready for the evolving workplace landscape.

At our recent HR Conversations roundtable, we explored the key changes proposed under the Employment Rights Bill and their potential impact on employers and HR teams.
This summary outlines the current legal position, anticipated reforms, and practical steps organisations can take to prepare. Topics covered include:
Topics covered include:
The future of fire and rehire practices
Evolving responsibilities around DEI and workplace culture
Flexible working requests and hybrid work models
The increasing role of AI in the workplace
Download the full summary below for insights and actionable recommendations from our Employment Law team.

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.

An overview of our Employment and Immigration services within the financial services sector.

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.

Collyer Bristow’s Employment team has prepared a useful step-by-step flowchart for employers, guiding them through the complex process of dealing with a statutory flexible working request from an employee.

An overview of the IR35 tax rules now extending to the private sector. For affected contractors and businesses using their services, there are now significant tax and practical consequences.
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Tania is a Partner specialising in employment law. Her clients range from large companies to SMEs and owner managed operations. She also acts for individuals from all walks of life including financial services, media, technology, real estate and professional services.
Her skill is to identify her client’s objectives and then find a solution to achieve them as quickly and effectively as possible.
Tania leads the Employment Team having previously headed the Dispute Resolution Department. She also sits on the firm’s Management Board.
Prior to joining Collyer Bristow, Tania has worked elsewhere in London as both a dispute resolution and employment law specialist.
"Tania Goodman was very personable and knowledgeable and I instantly felt reassured."
Client feedback
"Collyer Bristow approaches dispute resolution in a professional, practical and fair manner; rare in a world that sometimes forgets the human side of a business relationship...with legal advice that is fast, meticulous and tailored to your business"
Addison Lee
Advising an employee on their rights regarding protected disclosures they had made about health and safety within a manufacturing company.
Amending terms and conditions of employment of a large workforce within a recruitment company.
Successfully applying for a restraining injunction to protect our client’s business interests at London Heathrow airport.
Winning a case for a client in the Employment Tribunal facing allegations of disability and race discrimination.
Representing the CEO of a media company on their unfair dismissal, age and sex discrimination.
Drafting a suitable whistleblowing policy for an on-line fashion brand.
Enforcing post termination restrictive covenants for a property company following a team move to a competitor.
Negotiating numerous six figure settlement sums for employees in the financial services sector.
Negotiating favourable terms in a new service agreement for a senior executive joining a FinTech company.
Litigation involving the exit of various senior executives from a bank and achieving a positive resolution.
Spotlight

Collyer Bristow's Head of Employment law, Tania Goodman, explains what the Employment Rights Bill covers; the implications of it for employers and employees; what happens next; and what employers should be doing now to prepare for its implementation.

In this video we explain how Collyer Bristow can work with you to build a bespoke training programme and policy review to support your business' compliance.

This detailed video guide is specifically for HR teams to explain the new duty; what's changed; the obligations on employers; and what HR teams need to be working on or seeking support from Collyer Bristow to implement now.

In this video Sinead Kelly and Tom Herbert from Collyer Bristow's Employment law team explain how the law around sexual harassment is changing from 26 Oct 2024, the sanctions for non-compliance, and what businesses need to be doing now to comply.
Watch our video to find out more about HigHer: CB's network with the objective of elevating women and championing equality in the workplace.

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