Emilie Cole

Emilie’s commitment to securing justice for victims of harrassment and discrimination in the workplace has earned her a formidable reputation and inclusion in The Lawyer’s Hot 100, a list of the UK’s “most daring, innovative and creative lawyers.”

She’s known for taking high profile and often controversial cases, particularly involving the protection of equal rights. Emilie’s been recognised as Times Lawyer of the Week and Lawyer in the News in the Law Society Gazette. She was a finalist for ‘Legal Personality of the Year’ in the Lexis Nexis Awards 2020, ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in the Legal Business Awards 2020, and private practice solicitor of the year in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2020.

Emilie’s landmark Supreme Court case, Gilham v Ministry of Justice [2017] EWCA Civ 2220 (21 December 2017), recognising whistleblowing as a fundamental human right marks her out as a fearless champion of doing what’s right, not what’s easy.

Her high-profile legal battles have led to numerous precedent-setting judgements and millions of pounds in pay-outs for her clients.

Emilie has a reputation for tireless negotiation and mediation. She’s regularly instructed by senior level executives to negotiate large severance packages and advises businesses on fairly applying grievance, disciplinary and redundancy procedures.

Her experience in professional discipline makes her sought-after by regulated professionals who need guidance throughout disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.