Rachel is an Associate in our Employment and Partnerships team.
With a broad experience across the spectrum of contentious and non-contention employment matters, Rachel approaches each matter with the client’s needs and commercial approach front and centre.
Rachel has acted for both employee and employer clients in litigation, as well as advising on redundancies, TUPE matters, and settlement agreements.
Her experience also includes supporting senior executives through all stages of the employment relationship from inception to exit.
With more employees coming forward with complaints about workplace issues including whistleblowing, harassment, discrimination, other types of misconduct and unfair treatment, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in clients asking for support on workplace investigations. Given the sensitivities and reputational risk that come with any serious allegation, combined with the need for any outcome to have been reached in a fair and balanced way, organisations are increasingly looking for external support to help them reach a conclusion.
At Forsters, we have extensive experience handling a wide range of employment investigations, from small internal matters to complex, high-profile cases. Our partner-led approach ensures that you receive expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and can deliver this at speed. We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of employment dynamics to conduct thorough investigations, ensuring all relevant facts are uncovered. We work closely with you to develop an investigation plan, conduct interviews, gather evidence, and provide detailed reports.
Our goal is to help you resolve employment issues efficiently and effectively, minimising disruption to your business. We also offer guidance on implementing any changes to learn necessary lessons, prevent future issues and maintain a positive workplace environment.
At Forsters, we have a proven track record of successfully advising on a wide range of partnership issues, from small businesses to large, complex partnerships. Our client-focused and partner-led approach ensures that you receive specialist support combined with a practical understanding of business dynamics to support you at every stage of your partnership journey. Our team seeks to help you manage and resolve partnership matters with minimal impact to the business and in the best interests of you as our client.
Whilst many of the usual employment law principles apply, partnerships and LLPs are different and require specialist knowledge. Whether you’re forming a new partnership, managing ongoing relationships, or navigating an exit, our team provides clear, strategic and relevant advice. We work closely with you to draft and review partnership agreements, ensuring they reflect your goals and protect your interests.
In the event of a dispute, our experienced dispute resolution team is ready to step in. We handle everything from negotiation and mediation to litigation and arbitration, always aiming to achieve the best possible outcome with minimal disruption.
Navigating the complexities of employment as a senior executive will at times require specialist advice and strategic support – whether it’s when you’re negotiating a contract and package for a new role, facing a grievance process or other form of dispute during your employment or managing your exit. Individuals regularly trust us to help them achieve the best outcome at the various stages of their professional journey.
We recognise that work-related challenges can be extremely stressful and disorienting. Our response is clear, strategic advice, delivered with a personalised approach with your priorities at its heart.
In the event of a dispute, our experienced team is ready to step in and help to work through unfamiliar processes. We handle everything from negotiation and mediation to litigation and arbitration, always aiming to achieve the best possible result with minimal disruption to your career.
Never has there been a more complex employment environment for employers to navigate. With people being the backbone of any successful business, employers are increasingly confronted with a web of different laws and policies to digest and staying on the right side of the law can require significant time and resource. As trusted advisors to clients across all sectors, at Forsters you can rely on the team to guide you through all aspects of employment law as they arise – from recruitment to retention through to departure.
We take the time to understand you, your business and your unique needs and use these foundations to offer practical, tailored advice that aligns with your values whether you’re a start-up, a large company or PLC, or an LLP or partnership.
When disputes arise, we are here to support you. Whether handling grievances, disciplinary actions, or navigating the complexities of TUPE, redundancy and dismissal, our team provides clear, strategic guidance. We understand that these situations can be challenging and stressful, which is why we aim to resolve conflicts efficiently and fairly, minimising disruption to your business.
Clear and empathetic communication is the hallmark of our approach when dealing with sensitive issues. Developing a comprehensive strategy that aligns with your business goals while mitigating legal risks requires foresight and planning. Our lawyers are skilled in mediation and negotiation, aiming to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently.
In the event that an issue cannot be resolved, you can rely on us for robust support in litigation, representing you in both Courts and Tribunals. Clients instruct us and come back to us time and time again because of our ability to help them to reach an outcome which reflects their commercial drivers and reputation.
At Forsters, our employment and partnerships practice spans the entire lifecycle of the working relationship. Experienced in the demands and challenges of every stage, we advise employers, partnerships and individuals across a broad variety sectors, in relation to contentious and non-contentious matters.
We are trusted advisors to employers in managing and resolving workplace issues. Our diverse experience ranges from large-scale reorganisations and urgent litigation in the High Court and Tribunals, through to dealing with day-to-day issues, contracts and policies. We advise senior individuals on all areas of their employee / employer relationship, from joining through to exit. Because we work with employers, partnerships and individuals, we sit on all sides of the table. We have a wealth of expertise and experience, which means we bring a rounded, balanced perspective and advice that is both holistic and strategic.
The world of employment law is at the centre of powerful trends such as reputation management, workplace well-being, ESG, data protection and artificial intelligence. It is becoming increasingly complex to navigate especially in light of the Government’s planned reform to workers’ rights. Whatever your challenge, we bring together the right experience, skills and approach to help you address it.
What makes us different is how we work with our clients. We listen carefully, start with the desired outcome and work our way back. We are client-driven, empathetic and respectful. We are resolutions-focused, robust yet reasonable, measured yet sensible. We are always by your side throughout what is often a challenging and emotionally testing process, going that extra mile to make a difference.
Together, our technical expertise, deep experience, unique approach and proven track record mean we can help you navigate whatever the increasingly complex world of employment and partnership law presents you with.
