Withers LLP

Employment.

Meriel is head of the global employment team and advises both employers and senior executives on all aspects of employment and LLP law.  Meriel frequently advises on complex, international and delicate issues for high profile clients such as household name charities, renowned brands and CEOs embroiled in board disputes involving listed companies. Over the past year, she has advised on substantial whistleblowing and discrimination cases, internal investigations into bullying and harassment, contract negotiations, as well as sensitive grievances. Meriel is also a trained workplace mediator.

Meriel is quick to grasp complex detail and devise strategies that get clients what they want. She is valued by both clients and peers for her experience, creative solutions and unique insight.

Regarded as a 'superb lawyer', clients attest to her 'calm and wise counsel' and 'excellent commercial and practical advice'. She is also widely recognised as a leading individual for her advice to both senior executives and employers in many legal directories.

Fluent in English, German and French.

Employment Lawyers Association; and

Trustee of Arvon.