Lawson-West

Employment Law - Legal Services East Midlands

Vaishali Thakerar qualified as a solicitor in 2005, she has specialised in employment law for over 20 years. Vaishali has acted in cases before the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Court of Appeal. Vaishali excels at building strong client relationships and has significantly grown our team’s client-base as a result. Her personable approach and down-to-earth attitude enables her to clearly explain the legal complexities of all aspects of employment law. She is an excellent negotiator, a skill she puts to good use when consulting on termination packages and undertaking mediation.

Vaishali comments, “I am experienced in working with clients on challenging negotiations and can support them with their employment issues, help to find solutions to problems and help them achieve their goals, whether straightforward or not. I explain complex employment law issues in straight-forward language and provide clients with tailored, comprehensive advice to ensure they achieve their commercial aim without unexpected and costly repercussions. This allows my clients to focus on what they do best.”

Vaishali Thakerar is a Director of Lawson West and brings extensive experience to the firm, overseeing both the Employment and Dispute Resolution teams within the business. As a confident litigator, Vaishali deals with all aspects of employment law ranging from tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract to more complex claims of TUPE, Working Time Regulations and complex discrimination claims. She also understands the importance of the employer-employee relationship and has a clear ability to look at the bigger picture.

Career: Vaishali Thakerar brings extensive experience to the firm. Within the firm's employment team of 10 professionals, confident litigator Vaishali deals with all aspects of employment law ranging from tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract to more complex claims of TUPE, Working Time Regulations and complex discrimination claims. She also understands the importance of the employer-employee relationship and has a clear ability to look at the bigger picture.

De Montfort University, Leicester 1998-2001

Advises Citizen's Advice clients in Leicestershire.

Outside of the law, Vaishali enjoys going to the gym, walking and spending time with her family.