Sally Tomlinson

Legal Director

Employment & HR

t: 0161 564 6453 m: 07345 600153 e: [email protected]

Sally has a wide range of experience in employment law including advising on workplace issues from recruitment through to dismissal/termination, enforcement of post-termination restrictions, complex executive exits and employment status issues.

Sally is more focused on the non-contentious aspects of employment law in relation to corporate support work, TUPE-related advice, preparing and negotiating consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, director service agreements, contracts of employment, and data protection compliance.

Outside of work you can find me…

Outside of work, Sally enjoys staying active through the gym and hiking, and is always looking for new adventures through travelling the world and exploring new places. She also has a flair for cocktail making.

 

Ranked by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Alex Barr

Solicitor Employment & HR

t: 01772 208537

m: 07385 501619

David Carmichael

Partner Employment & HR

t: 0161 528 4410

m: 07879 891001

Emma Butterworth

Partner Employment & HR

t: 0161 250 6766

m: 07502 542576

Eva Hood

HR Assistant Employment & HR

t: 01772 984928

Helen Russell

Lead HR Consultant and Solicitor Employment & HR

t: 01772 395013

m: 07880 507435

Jamie Campbell

Partner Employment & HR

t: 01772 925381

m: 07880 114410

Jessica Darley

Apprentice Solicitor Employment & HR

t: 01772 208535

Lauren Wood

Solicitor Employment & HR

t: 0161 515 5509

m: 07350 361908

Priya Anand

Apprentice Solicitor Employment & HR

t: 01772 374694

Roger Spence

Partner Employment & HR

t: 01772 374731

m: 07584 373929

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