Partner
Based inGodalming
Call+44 (0) 1483 411516
Email[email protected]
Linked inhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-love-b8ab31134/
What our clients say
“Very helpful and responded very quickly . There was the sense of someone genuinely cared , I’d highly recommend to anyone.” Employee Client
“I just wanted to thank you for all your help in resolving this matter and wanted to offer some 'non google' feedback for you to use for your client feedback/performance appraisal or whatever. As you know, this was a very stressful experience for me personally and professionally. From the moment I contacted you, I had utter confidence in you and your abilities. You phoned me back quickly and got straight on the case. I was grateful for all your advice and thoughts and for always keeping me up to date. Your kindness and appreciation of my position was really welcome. You worked quickly and thoroughly and were always professional. I can't imagine many lawyers or practices operate like this in these circumstances but if I ever needed to recommend, I would certainly recommend you and Downs. “ Employee Client
“Thank you for all of your help on this. Really appreciate your thoroughness and professionalism. I have passed your details onto a colleague of mine who is in a similar situation.” Employee Client
“The team's ability to comprehend our organisation's requirements, listen actively, and clarify objectives before initiating any process is crucial for effective collaboration. Moreover, their capacity to engage in discussions regarding different approaches, considering the pros and cons, suggests a thoughtful and strategic mindset. In summary, the team appears to be a valuable asset, capable of navigating the complexities of the business landscape while maintaining a client-focused and communicative approach.” - Client
“Many thanks Heather. I think this sums up a complex situation in a very pragmatic way. It’s extremely reassuring to have your support in this area.” Client
Heather is experienced in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law/HR issues. She is proficient at delivering high quality, concise, technical employment law advice supported by practical commercially and strategically aware solutions. Heather has represented employers (across numerous sectors) and employees with specific experience in relation to serious discrimination concerns. Heather has worked both in private practice and in-house (for 2 different insurance companies) and for an HR consultancy, which enabled her to gain hands-on HR experience, and which, rather uniquely, means she can truly act as an extension of an in-house HR team.
Heather provides support with
- reviewing and updating or drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, company handbooks and a wide range of policies and procedures;
- advising upon changing terms and conditions of employment, fair dismissals, performance management, holiday pay, sickness absence, family friendly rights, TUPE and restrictive covenants and drafting an array of documentation/letters to support such employee relations matters/processes;
- managing and responding to subject access requests and drafting privacy notices;
- resolving disputes and negotiating settlements including drafting settlement agreements/ COT3 agreements;
- tribunal litigation, including but not limited to unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, disability discrimination, sex discrimination (including pregnancy discrimination), race discrimination, unlawful deduction of wages, and failure to make long term incentive payments and bonus payments on redundancy.
