About

Provided by Thackray Williams

Our employment law practice is built on a proactive, commercially focused approach and a dedication to forging long-term relationships with clients.

Based in London and the South-East, our experienced lawyers provide comprehensive HR support and specialist employment advice nationwide. We advise a diverse range of clients, including commercial businesses,

employees, high-net-worth individuals, and senior executives.

We are known for our responsive service and for using commercial logic to achieve optimal results. This commitment to client success is reflected in our long-standing partnerships across various sectors, including:

  • Education
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Leisure
  • Construction
  • Recruitment
  • Charities
  • Professional Services

We provide advice on a wide range of employment law issues, including:

  • Contractual guidance
  • Managing exits and settlement agreements
  • Redundancy and business restructuring
  • Defending at tribunal claims
  • Neurodiversity discrimination in the workplace
  • Discrimination, bullying and harassment claims
  • Settlement agreements
  • Whistleblowing

We're known for being responsive, able to navigate complex problems and only settling for excellence. It's the blueprint for the way we provide clear solutions and practical, useable advice wherever you're located in the UK.

Chambers Review

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Employment - The South

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Thackray Williams has a well-regarded employment practice noted for its representation of both employers and individuals across a broad range of industries. As well as its expertise in employment tribunal proceedings, the firm is adept at handling senior exits and providing specialist HR support.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emma Thompson
3
Emma Thompson
3
Band 3

Emma Thompson is specialised in providing employment advice within the education industry. She provides advice on a wide range of issues including unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and exit negotiations. Thompson represents both commercial and individual clients.

Emma was excellent. She picked up my issue with speed and was quick to ensure I had time with her, which gave me confidence that my issues would be managed with time-sensitivity and pace.

Emma is an exceptional lawyer - commercially minded, balanced and knowledgeable.

Emma is approachable, empathetic and attuned to our business needs.

Emma had set clear expectations and was a trusted adviser throughout.

What stood out most was Emma's ability to connect on a human level, showing genuine empathy while maintaining professionalism and expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thackray Williams

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The South

Employment

Emma Thompson
3
Emma Thompson
3
Band 3

Members

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Elliott Flockhart

Jennifer Nicol

Lydia Button

Megan O'Hara

Industries

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Charities

Construction

Education

Finance

Leisure

Professional Services

Recruitment

Retail