Horwich Farrelly
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The team, formerly Law by Design Limited but acquired in August 2024 by Horwich Farrelly, is noted for handling discrimination and harassment investigations, among other issues, for clients in a broad range of sectors, including education and healthcare. The group also appears in the Employment Tribunal in relation to unfair dismissal claims, among other kinds, on a regular basis. ‘Leader in the field’ Sue Morrison and Zhaleh Hawkins co-lead the group from Salford. Team changes include the arrivals of Gareth Matthews and Rebecca Miller in January 2025 and the 2024 departures of Justin Quinton and Ben Greene in October and November, respectively.
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- 'Zhaleh Hawkins is dedicated to her clients and provides a comprehensive service. She is a technically strong lawyer who offers pragmatic and sound advice. She cares about her clients and goes the extra mile. She has built a successful team and ensures that cases are well-prepared and witnesses supported.'
- 'They place importance on collaborating with like-minded law firms. The team have a range of capabilities and expertise, which helps potential clients from a budgeting perspective.'
Work highlights
Represented a multi-academy education trust in successfully opposing a former employee’s application for interim relief in an Employment Tribunal claim for alleged unfair dismissal for whistleblowing about COVID-19 face mask use.