Laura Robinson

Profile

Laura represents both Claimants and Respondents in all areas of employment law. She is professional, yet practical in her approach and remains empathetic to her clients and their needs. She remains calm and thrives under pressure, clients relish her ability to apply a firm demeanour when necessary.

Laura has a particular interest in stress at work claims and has undertaken related personal injury and disability discrimination claims in this area.

Laura accepts Public and Professional Access instructions.

Experience

Laura has experience in a wide variety of Employment Tribunal cases including unfair dismissal, all types of discrimination, holiday pay, whistle blowing and TUPE issues. She also appears in the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Laura is often instructed to draft pleadings and advise on the merits of a claim. She is happy to discuss issues with those instructing at an early stage if required.

Laura speaks regularly at seminars and has also been involved with providing legal training to occupational health nurses and doctors.

Significant Cases

Instructed by a Claimant in a high value psychiatric injury claim arising from stress at work.

Instructed by a multinational company to assist with reviewing their employment policies.

Publications

Joint Legal Editor, Employment Law and Occupational Health – A Practical Handbook by Joan Lewis and Greta Thornbory (Blackwell Publishing)

Memberships

Member, Employment Law Bar Association

Member, Employment Lawyers Association

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences, University of Durham

Postgraduate Diploma in Law, College of Law, Guildford