Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)

Employment & HR

Partner & Head of Employment - Employment & HR

Debbie has extensive experience advising employers on all aspects of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious.

Debbie’s experience involves advising private sector organisations, from PLCs to SMEs in various sectors, the automotive sector, public sector clients, further and higher education universities and colleges, charities, and not-for-profit organisations.

She also advises individuals in respect of complex grievance, exit strategies and tribunal claims ranging from breach of contract, unfair dismissal to discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

She has a particular interest in representing both individuals and employer clients in employment tribunal claims. She regularly advises clients on a wide range of complex HR issues (e.g. whistleblowing, discrimination disciplinary matters, grievances, redundancy, reorganisations/restructures and changes to terms and conditions) and also advises organisations on employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Debbie recognises that it is essential to not only identify all the legal issues for clients but to also offer advice specific to their business needs, objectives and approach to risk and recognises that there are often commercial considerations that will impact upon the steps and decisions taken by a client in any given situation. Debbie provides comprehensive advice to allow clients to make informed decisions and to deal with issues effectively.