Rachael Russell

Profile:

Rachael provides employment law and HR advice to both the private and public sector advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. She acts for a wide variety of clients, including businesses and individuals, and is regularly asked to advise on day-to-day employment queries and strategies, including disciplinary/grievance matters as well as the termination of employment and settlement agreements.

Rachael frequently provides transactional support on company acquisitions and complex aspects on business restructures. She also deals with tribunal litigation claims relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination and TUPE.

Rachael is a qualified coach and mentor having completed the ILM’s Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring – clients often find this as added value when seeking to enhance their HR strategies with a particular focus on employee engagement.

Rachael completed the Legal Practice Course, with a distinction in employment law, in 2009 and qualified as a solicitor in 2012.

Rachael joined the Brachers’ employment team in 2014 and was with the firm for over 5 years. After a short break, Rachael has now rejoined as a Consultant.

Rachael specialises in:

• Employment law & HR
• Corporate support and TUPE (transfer of undertakings/businesses)
• Settlement agreements
• Employment tribunal claims
• Reorganisations, redundancy and restructuring

• Very understanding, thorough and pleasing to deal with, and made me feel at ease.

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• Highly professional and knowledgeable team.

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• Insightful and knowledgeable and has a way of removing the stress from a difficult situation.

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