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Longbow House
20 Chiswell Street
EC1Y 4TW
England
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Naylah Hamour
Work Department
Employment Law and Dispute Resolution
Position
Naylah is an experienced employment and commercial litigator representing both individuals and businesses.
For individuals, Naylah assists them to navigate employment difficulties, such as discrimination, whistleblowing or restrictive covenants, and will negotiate and advise on exits and high-value settlement agreements. She also deals with the full spectrum of Employment Tribunal claims. Naylah will also review and negotiate contracts, packages and/or bonus arrangements for those moving into new roles.
For businesses, Naylah advises clients on strategy and resolution of contentious situations, including negotiating solutions or defending tribunal claims. Naylah also works closely with clients and HR professionals to provide advice and support in relation to employee management, and employment documentation and policy.
Naylah also specialises in Commercial Litigation, with a particular interest in enforceability of restrictive covenants and remedies for breach, injunctions, bonus claims and boardroom disputes.
There is often an international element to Naylah’s matters, such as cross-border, jurisdictional issues or advice to businesses with international interests.
In non-contentious matters Naylah has an extensive background in transactional work, TUPE and other employment aspects of corporate restructures.
Testimonials
Naylah Hamour is extremely savvy and able to see round corners to ensure winning strategies at all times.
Naylah Hamour really tries to achieve the best result for her clients.
I value Naylah Hamour’s technical expertise, her strategies and very importantly her warmth and empathy.
I contacted a few firms before settling for Naylah Hamour. The main reason I chose her was the personal attention to my care. Naylah was readily available, a listening ear, comforting and patient, understanding and compassionate. All qualities who made her not just personable but – even more importantly – trustworthy.
Naylah Hamour is an outstanding lawyer for senior individuals. She has a rare tenacity and creativity.
Naylah Hamour is a passionate fighter for her clients and gets outstanding results.
Naylah Hamour is a great advisor and handled my case really well
Career
Partner, Spencer West LLP (2022 to date)
Partner, Axiom DWFM (2021-2022)
Partner, DWFM Beckman (2014-2021)
Partner, Howard Kennedy (2010–2014)
Solicitor, Harbottle & Lewis (2008-2009)
Solicitor, Clarke Willmott (2006-2008)
Solicitor, Heatons (2003-2006)
Trainee solicitor, Brachers (1999-2001). Qualified 2001.
Languages
English, Portuguese and Arabic
Memberships
Employment Lawyers’ Association
Education
College of Law, London LPC 1998–1999
Kings College London, University of London, LLB Hons, Law 1994-1997
Lawyer Rankings
London > Employment > Senior executives
(Firms to watch)Naylah Hamour joined the growing Spencer West LLP team from Axiom DWFM in 2023, bringing with her experience in litigation up to High Court level and strengths that span discrimination law, whistleblowing claims and the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Founding partner Simeon Spencer heads up the practice.
(Leading individuals)London > Employment > Employers
(Firms to watch)Spencer West LLP recently recruited Sharokh Koussari, the former head of employment at Axiom Ince. He joins a growing team – led by firm co-founder Simeon Spencer, himself an employment specialist – which also includes Koussari’s ‘creative, tenacious and knowledgeable’ former colleague Naylah Hamour.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals London > Employment > Senior executives
- Firms to watch London > Employment > Employers
- Firms to watch London > Employment > Senior executives