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I am a specialist employment lawyer with over ten years’ experience advising a broad range of clients in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law across sectors including energy and resource management, central and local government, housing associations as well as large corporate employers. I have particular expertise in complex employment litigation (including multiple claimant litigation), large scale reorganisations and restructuring, redundancies, equality matters, TUPE transfers, senior staff exits, industrial action, including balloting constituencies and procedures, and collective agreements.As well as advising on large scale projects and running complex litigation, I also provide support to HR teams and in-house legal teams, on all areas of employment law acting as a sounding board on both legal and practical HR issues giving an indication of level of risk.
I thoroughly enjoy providing commercially sound, clear to follow and strategic advice to my clients - whatever their issue or concern may be.
Rachel Newman is one of the most intelligent lawyers I've worked with. Not only can she see a way through complicated legal issues, but her ability to engage with even the most tricky of opponents with positivity ensures great outcomes.
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- Representing a well-known international airline in multiple employment tribunal claims. Owing to the identity of the client the cases were often high profile attracting a media interest. I consistently provided clear, understandable and commercially sound advice to secure the best possible outcome.
- Providing advice and guidance to a leading provider of care and support services to vulnerable adults throughout the UK. Our client was in a growth phase acquiring numerous independent care homes. I supported them through this process by undertaking the necessary due diligence and also advising on any TUPE implications.
- Representing an international media company in a high value employment tribunal matter that gained press coverage. Working to support a large number of witnesses with competing priorities which providing commercially sound and timely advice.
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Equalities, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing – duty of care to...
09/12/2021
A look at legal obligations and commitments to staff vs the right thing to do for individuals to create a supportive, inclusive...
WEBINAR - Employment Update December 2020
10/12/2020
Rachel Newman’s client service is excellent; she manages complex work and makes it sound less scary. She’s trustworthy, calm and easy to work with.