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Louise Attrup

Louise Attrup

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Debenhams Ottaway

Practice Areas

Louise specialises in employment law, advising employers or employees. Works with a broad range of owner-managed SMEs, family businesses, UK subsidiaries and charities, typically employing 150 employees or less. Offers a complete employment service which includes preparation of contracts and handbooks; advice on handling HR issues such as disciplinaries and redundancies; advice on the employment aspects of organisational change such as restructuring and mergers, and representation at employment tribunals. Also has experience of litigating employment disputes in the civil courts to include enforcing restrictive covenants, springboard injunctions for data theft and obtaining search orders. Regularly advises employees, particularly senior executives on service agreement terms

Career

• Louise trained at Turner & Debenhams (now Debenhams Ottaway)

• Qualified as a solicitor in1998 and made partner in 2003.

Professional Memberships

Employment Lawyers Association; CIPD Affiliate Member.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment - Thames Valley

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Louise Attrup is experienced in managing allegations of discrimination and is additionally noted for representing her clients in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. She also has expertise in TUPE-related matters and advises on breaches of confidentiality and restrictive covenants.

Strengths

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  • Louise puts you at ease. I feel totally confident in Louise's ability to assist in any situation with absolute integrity.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Louise is an excellent lawyer and is very efficient in how she approaches a claim.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Louise is consistently committed to achieving the best outcome for the client and brings a warmth and energy which makes it easier to build a collaborative partnership when it matters.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Louise makes a point to understand the high-level business model at the start of a case.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Debenhams Ottaway (13)

Thames Valley

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