Meet the team
PROFILE
Rachel is an employment solicitor whose focus is largely on dispute resolution, litigation and settlement negotiations. Rachel has impressive knowledge and experience of Employment Tribunal proceedings and is known for her direct and determined approach to achieving the best possible results for her clients.
Rachel has a natural talent and is one to watch. You will feel in very safe hands with Rachel as your solicitor.
Rachel also manages the firm’s support team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drafting & advising on employment contracts, consultancy agreements, restrictive covenants
- Drafting company policies and handbooks
- Advising on employment disputes
- Employment litigation
- Ongoing supervision & training of the support team.
Rachel Toulmin
Solicitor
Year of qualification 2018
“Rachel, I still remember the first phone call I made to you….how you responded meant a lot. You were very supportive and put me at ease straight away…you gave me the confidence to pursue my case. It really felt like a weight off talking to you. Thank you for all your help during settlement calls. You always talked everything through thoroughly with me.”
Catherine Skilton
Areas of specialism
- Employment litigation
- Employment contracts and consultancy agreements
- Company policies and staff handbooks
- Restrictive covenants
- Equality & discrimination
- Whistleblowing
- Unfair dismissal
- Exit planning
- Advising employers on internal management including sickness absence, grievance & disciplinary procedures
- TUPE
- Settlement agreements
Professional history
- The Company Solicitor
March 2016 – Present
Senior Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor & Support Team Leader
- Talbots Law
Jan 2016 – Feb 2016
Paralegal – Employment Department
- Thursfields LLP
Aug 2014 – Oct 2015
Paralegal – Employment & Commercial Property Departments