Ellis Jessica Walby

Further to the practice providing corporate support relating to insolvency and M&A in particular, the team has a vibrant standalone employment practice handling complex disputes, exit negotiations, and restrictive covenants.

HCR Law excels across the entire spectrum of employment law, advising SMEs, globally active companies, and individuals.

You are on fire! Thank you so much.

Ellis Jessica Walby successfully negotiated eight months’ pay without any need to go to a tribunal for a client who had suffered alleged discrimination in the workplace. Combining a calm and reassuring manner and a robust approach, she both supported the client and secured an excellent outcome, with peace of mind that her client can now move on to pastures new.

The client said: “Everyone needs you in their corner when going through something like this. I (very wrongly) thought the process would be cold and indifferent and you brought a real warmth whilst being an absolute bulldog! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and support on this, it made a huge difference to this whole process and I really appreciate it.”

When a senior director found herself struggling with severe mental health issues, caused by a damaging workplace culture, she turned to Ellis Jessica Walby for professional advice. Ellis supported and strategically advised this director, successfully negotiating a favourable exit package which afforded the director a solid financial safety net to recuperate without needing to source a new role during her recovery.

The director said: “Ellis has been brilliant – very clear, and extremely kind, as well as superbly effective at getting an outcome for me that supports my wellbeing – after a horrible few months.”

“Fabulous news, thank you again for all your support on this matter. It really is very much appreciated. You have been a breath of fresh air through this process, so thank you again.”

When a mother was made redundant from a job role she truly enjoyed, which regrettably followed an already challenging year for her personally, she knew that she needed calm, responsive, employment law expertise to help guide her through the settlement process.

Ellis, Cheltenham solicitor successfully negotiated improved settlement terms for her and oversaw the finalisation of a binding agreement that gave her peace of mind – as well as the financial package she was entitled to.

Once settlement had been agreed, she said: “Thank you so much for your prompt and seamless assistance with my requirements. It has been great to work with you. Many thanks.”