Sharon is a senior employment solicitor with over 25 years’ specialist experience in the field. After a degree in modern languages Sharon found herself working as a paralegal in a commercial litigation team in a large London law firm.

 

A keen interest in workplace issues led to a Diploma in Industrial Relations, and this inspired Sharon to become a specialist employment solicitor. Legal qualifications followed, along with a move to the North East, where Sharon ran her own niche practice until 2019.

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Sharon’s extensive practice has covered a wide range of employment law and HR issues, acting mainly for employers (including SMEs, local authorities, charities and colleges) and also for senior individuals. Sharon has a particular interest in diversity and
equality issues and has played an active role in regional initiatives to promote inclusion and best practice, as well as supporting women in business.

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Sharon’s approach is to listen to clients and work with them to achieve their objectives, whether that involves day to day problem-solving, a business restructure or defending a Tribunal claim. She also acts as an independent investigator for workplace
investigations, dealing with bullying and harassment and discrimination complaints.

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In 2013 Sharon was appointed as a fee-paid Employment Tribunal Judge and is based in the North East region. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.