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Laura is a legal director in the employment team and advises a range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. She has substantial experience in representation throughout employment tribunal proceedings, with a particular expertise and interest in cases of disability discrimination.
Laura also regularly advises on both strategic and day-to-day HR issues including drafting contracts of employment, staff handbook policies, advice on various disciplinary and grievance issues, whistleblowing, family friendly rights, as well as redundancy and restructuring processes, corporate support, and negotiating terminations of employment.
In her contentious work, Laura has particular experience of acting for both businesses and individuals, having represented large national plcs as well as a prominent trade union in the employment tribunal, and having undertaken her own advocacy.
Laura regularly writes articles and blogs on topical employment law issues and provides training to clients through seminars and practical workshops.
""'Laura is very helpful and responsive. I felt very supported throughout the process and she explained legal processes very clearly.'
Chambers 2025
'Laura provided excellent client service and was highly responsive to last-minute requests and advice. She provides clear drafting despite the complexities of the dispute.'
Chambers 2025
'She is able to break things down to a client so they understand exactly what they need to know.'
Chambers UK, 2024
'Laura was knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely cared about getting the right outcome for me.'
Chambers UK, 2024
‘Laura Binnie is an excellent lawyer who puts her client’s needs first. Able to balance the realities of the case with the client’s expectations to achieve the best result.’
Legal 500, 2024
‘I felt comfortable telling Laura Binnie the ins and outs and never felt like I was rushed for time to explain the situation.’
Legal 500 2024
'She is able to break things down to a client so they understand exactly what they need to know.'
Chambers UK 2024
'Laura was knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely cared about getting the right outcome for me.'
Chambers UK 2024
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