Ms Rachel Hearn > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Offices
ONE LONDON SQUARE, CROSS LANES
GUILDFORD
SURREY
GU1 1UN
England
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Ms Rachel Hearn
Position
Rachel advises employers and senior individuals on all manner of workplace issues including contractual disputes, discrimination and harassment complaints, maternity and paternity issues, restrictive covenants, and whistleblowing. She has particular experience advising clients in the financial services and private wealth sectors.
Rachel has solid litigation experience, successfully bringing and defending claims in both the employment tribunal and the High Court. She also has experience in obtaining High Court injunctions.
On the non-contentious side, Rachel regularly provides day-to-day advice to employers as well as drafting and advising on a wide range of employment documentation including employment contracts, consultancy agreements and company policies.
Rachel also regularly advises on settlement negotiations and severance terms. She has a particular interest in disputes relating to restrictive covenants and the misuse of confidential information.
Rachel is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and sits on its Training Committee. She regularly helps to organise and chair training sessions for members.
Rachel is admitted to practice in England and Wales.
Lawyer Rankings
South East > Employment > Employment: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
The ‘ruthlessly client focused’ team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
is regarded for its commercial support, with an impressive roster of high-profile clients. The firm, offering a ‘high level of knowledge and experience’, has in-depth sector experience advising charities and not-for-profit organisations, as well as gaming companies and financial service providers. The practice, based in Guildford, is led by Nick Hurley, a ‘fierce, commercial, and excellent negotiator’, and Ben Smith, who is regarded for his client relationships. Emily Chalkley and Rachel Hearn are both praised for their commercial acumen and regularly assist corporate clients on the full gamut of employment matters.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Private client > Agriculture and estates
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
- Employment > Employment: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
- Private client > Family: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Real estate > Commercial property: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
- Real estate > Property litigation