LAWYER PROFILE
Holly Insley

Holly Insley

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Holly’s practice covers both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, ranging from the defence of high value or reputationally sensitive employment litigation to advice on the employment aspects of cross-border transactions and complex restructurings. She has considerable experience in investigating alleged misconduct, advising on whistleblowing and the complexities of navigating investigations in a regulatory context. These matters often involve the navigation of cross-border issues and advice on how best to manage and coordinate the competing requirements of different jurisdictions. Holly also has a busy advisory practice, advising on the hiring and exit of senior executives, corporate governance, employment classification issues, downsizing projects, workforce engagement, employee incentivisation and the application of malus and clawback.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Holly Insley is a partner at Freshfields who regularly assists clients in the financial services sector with a range of employment issues. She is adept at advising on sexual harassment, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Her advice is always balanced, thoughtful and fully explained. She is always supportive and listens to our views and concerns and these are always taken into consideration.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Holly is always responsive and gives technically sound and clear, commercial advice.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Holly is excellent all round. She is very bright, thoughtful and commercial in her approach.

    Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Freshfields (119)

London (Firms)

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