The growing team at Bellevue Law advises in complex and high-stakes cases, with strong expertise advising on sexual harassment and sex discrimination cases. Florence Brocklesby heads the team, handling cases that involve bullying, neurodivergence and exits. Georgina Calvert-Lee advises senior individuals on workplace injury claims and non-disclosure agreements. Leigh Edgar excels at negotiating exit packages, and Susie Al-Qassab often acts for under-represented groups in litigation and internal procedures, with a strong focus on race discrimination and whistleblowing cases. The group has recently gained the expertise of the employment team at Worden Richmond, in addition to two other senior consultants.
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‘Florence Brocklesby remains my go-to for both ad hoc advice and structured case work. Other people I've referred to her similarly attest to how helpful and pragmatic she is.’
‘Ann Robson was simply fantastic to work with. From her immediate response she guided me through the whole process. Supporting me emotionally and professionally in all negotiations. She really did act as my council. Ann was highly diligent and competent in this area of expertise and brought handpicked specialist advice in where needed. Her approach and guidance on the commercial matters was also highly valuable. A class Act.’
‘Ann Robson is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, pragmatic and commercial. She gave me confidence from the outset in what was an unknown situation for me and I felt in safe hands throughout. She is extremely responsive, readily available, details focused, tough but with a friendly style and always focused on achieving the best possible result for her client. Thoroughly recommend.’
‘Very high quality firm able to handle the most complex and high value claims on behalf of senior executives. Particular expertise in discrimination and high value personal injury claims involving psychiatric injury sustained by senior executives as a result of bullying and stress at work.’
‘Susie Al-Qassab is who you would want fighting your corner is you were a senior executive in need of legal services. Able to digest an enormous amount of material and arrive at a sensible and pragmatic solution. Ann Robson is a go-to in the field.’
‘I worked with Victoria during a very hard time, and she was nothing short of professional, empathetic, and warm. She clearly is very knowledgeable in this space, but has a practical, commercial, and relatable demeanour manner. Her attention to detail is impressive and she’s very very thorough . I would not hesitate to recommend Victoria for anyone going through any employment dispute or complications.’
Work highlights
Advising a partner in a leading London law firm on a protracted, sensitive and contentious exit.
Representing a senior manager in a professional services firm in Employment Tribunal claims relating to allegations of bullying, harassment, whistleblower detriment and disability discrimination.
Representing the co-founder of a biotech business in a complex, contentious negotiated exit.
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Practice head
Florence Brocklesby
Other key lawyers
Georgina Calvert-Lee; Leigh Edgar; Susie Al-Qassab; Ann Robson; Ellie Gilbert; Victoria Misselbrook