Emma-Louise Hewitt at Sydney Mitchell LLP ‘is organised and pays close attention to detail, and is always on the ball’. The team has a varied workload of contentious claims, as well as advising on a range of non-contentious matters. It is also skilled at drafting handbooks. Hewitt acts for both individuals and businesses of all sizes. Dean Parnell primarily acts for companies and very senior executives, and is an experienced mediator.
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‘Emma Louise-Hewitt is technically excellent and knows her field inside out. Emma gets the job done. She provides no-nonsense, straightforward advice and guidance.'
‘Emma-Louise was exceptional, she was just brilliant throughout. She had excellent knowledge, she was kind in a difficult time and she executed on exactly what she said she would. I would recommend her a thousand times over.’
‘Emma-Louise Hewitt was great. She listened carefully, provided options and really allowed me to make informed choices and helped us achieve a good result out of a dire situation.’
‘Emma-Louise Hewitt is able to be proactive and think through problems before they arise. She is an exceptional solicitor, and a fantastic negotiator. . She is prepared, calm and resourceful.'
‘Emma-Louise Hewitt is always fantastic in any situation I have needed her to support with on both sides of the employment “fence”. She is honest, friendly and extremely competent. Emma makes what is an emotive and often life-impacting situation feel easier to navigate.’
‘Emma Louise Hewitt is a great employment law solicitor. I have found her to be personable, explaining the law in a pragmatic manner for our clients.’
‘The employment team are one of the few larger city centre firms that will take on claimant work enthusiastically and competently. They give considered and sensible advice as to when to litigate, and when to back down: they show excellent judgement.’
‘Emma-Louise Hewitt is very hard working and dedicated to her clients. She has a great empathy with them and I have always found her to go the extra mile.’
Work highlights
Advised a global automotive business in respect of industrial action to be taken relating to pay.
Represented a client in a claim for race and disability discrimination and negotiated a sizeable settlement at mediation.
Advised and assisted a deputy chief executive during disciplinary proceedings bought against them for a conflict of interest.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Emma-Louise Hewitt
Other key lawyers
Dean Parnell