Olivia is an Associate in the employment team at Shoosmiths in Manchester. Olivia advises a variety of employer clients through the full employment lifecycle, from day-to-day employee issues such as absence, performance management, and disciplinary procedures, to employment tribunal litigation.
Olivia has experience in drafting employment contracts and policies, as well as drafting and negotiating settlement agreements and COT3 wording. Olivia works with clients on strategic projects such as redundancy consultations, international harmonisation projects, TUPE issues and changes to terms and conditions. Olivia also provides employment support on corporate and insolvency transactions.
Olivia has experience in advising clients on contentious employment law issues, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Olivia was admitted as a solicitor in September 2020 and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.