
gunnercooke LLP
Lawyers

Chloë Leyland
- Phone+44 7748 635 420
- Email[email protected]
Work Department
Employment
Position
Partner
Career
Chloë has practised as an employment solicitor since 2007 and bring a significant amount of experience to her clients. Prior to qualification Chloë worked for a number of international corporates at their European bases working on corporate contracts.
Prior to qualification Chloë gained experience in defending NHS Trusts as part of equal pay class litigation. Following qualification, Chloë managed a large tribunal caseload where she developed advocacy expertise. During this time, Chloë used her experience she had gained in equal pay to defend and ultimately settle another class action brought against a local authority client. Chloë has experience working in house; she was seconded to the in house legal team at Royal Mail for a four month period and has also worked on a specific project for a large online retailer for five months.
Chloë has supported corporate departments on acquisitions and disposals advising on sale and purchase agreements and TUPE liabilities.
In her previous role, Chloë was Head of Workplace Investigations and has developed a significant practice in managing complex workplace investigations for a variety of organisations including law firms, educational establishments and large corporate bodies.
Chloë also advises individuals including senior executives on exit strategies and associated areas.
Previous Law firms
Horsfield Menzies Limited, Senior Associate Solicitor & Head of Workplace Investigations, (2021-2024) gunnercooke LLP, Legal Counsel, (2019-2021) Consultant Solicitor, (2017-2019) Turner Parkinson LLP, Associate Solicitor, (2014-2017) Weightmans LLP, (2007-2014) Hill Dickinson LLP, Paralegal and Trainee (2005-2007)