Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP

Employment

Partner

Paula has over 25 years’ experience practising employment law and provides clear and practical advice to all clients in all aspects of employment matters including:

Settlement Agreements This is one of Paula’s  specialist areas and she ensures her clients understand the terms of the settlement agreement and that they receive the best settlement.

One client said: “Paula Stuart provided excellent service from both a legal and advisory perspective. With the advice she provided, I was able to obtain a better settlement outcome without complex negotiations. She ensured I understood every clause in the Settlement Agreement. I will have no hesitation in recommending Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors to others.” Mrs B

Redundancy and Business Reorganisation Paula works closely with clients to help consider all options to try and avoid redundancies but when this is not possible she will help plan a fair redundancy programme to try and minimise the impact on the workforce during what is a very difficult and stressful time.

General HR and Employment Law advice All businesses need HR and employment advice. Paula takes the time to get to know her clients so she can work in partnership with them to deal with HR issues or help resolve workplace disputes quickly including disciplinary and grievance matters, working time and maternity leave.

Contracts and Policies All employees are entitled to a written statement of employment particulars on or before the first day of their employment which must contain certain information. Paula advises clients on the various contractual terms and policies available to ensure the contract meet the needs of the client and protects the business.

Employment Tribunal Claims Paula advises both employers and employees in dealing with Employment Tribunal claims and therefore has the benefit of seeing it from both sides which gives her that added advantage. She has acted for both employer and employee in serious and complex discrimination and sexual harassment claims as well as unfair dismissal claims.

Barrister, Caroline Jennings says:

“I have worked with Paula on lengthy and complicated discrimination claims, including some most serious allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. She is incredibly professional, well prepared and goes above and beyond for her clients.” 

In-house training Paula also delivers bespoke seminars to clients to meet their specific training needs. Recent courses include ‘The Essentials of Employment Law’ and ‘Best Practice when Managing Redundancies’