Elaine Gray
Carey OlsenThe ‘reliable and knowledgeable’ Carly Parrott returned to Carey Olsen from Bedell Cristin in January 2024 to head the firm’s employment practice, representing clients before the tribunal on claims of mistreatment in the workplace and disability discrimination, in addition to assisting with day-to-day employment challenges. Elaine Gray is experienced in overseeing the exits of senior employees, with further expertise in managing employment issues arising out of M&A and restructuring measures. Kim Courtney acts for both corporate and individual clients in employment disputes.
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- 'Highly experienced team. Straight to the point on where issues are.'
- 'The team was readily available to assist and advise on sensitive matters concerning employees who had been with the company for a number of years. The situation was both commercially and emotionally delicate, and the team demonstrated genuine empathy and professionalism.'
- 'Professional team, understanding different situations as they may arise and giving helpful advice.'
- 'I have valued their patience, challenge, helpful advice and support, examples of previous cases which reflect experience and have supported me to understand contexts better.'
- 'Great industry knowledge and caring attitude, it’s not just business, you are made to feel empowered and listened to.'
- 'They have an extremely diverse team which has a vast amount of experience, knowledge and a great understanding of all employment legislation and challenges within the workplace.'
- 'Carly Parrott has always stood out as an incredibly professional, reliable and knowledgeable employment lawyer. Carly's willingness to not only help you understand the best and most compliant approach, but to also assist you with any challenge that arises is outstanding.'
- 'Carly Parrott is timely and thorough.'
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