Freeths enhances employment team in Liverpool

Leading law firm Freeths recently announced a significant enhancement to its national Employment team with the appointment of Director Sophie Fulwell to its Liverpool office. With over 16 years of post-qualification experience, Sophie will concentrate on developing and expanding Freeths’ employment practice in Liverpool, while also collaborating with her colleagues across the national team.

Sophie brings a wealth of experience, advising employers from various sectors, including financial services, technology, education, retail, and leisure. Her expertise encompasses employment considerations in corporate and commercial transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, investments, IPOs, and outsourcing projects. Furthermore, she has extensive experience in large-scale HR projects, including restructures, redundancy exercises, and business transformations.

On a day-to-day basis, Sophie assists clients with employee lifecycle matters, which involve drafting contracts of employment, senior service agreements, and offering guidance on post-termination restrictions and business protection strategies. Additionally, she represents employers and senior executives in complex employment tribunal claims, including issues related to whistleblowing, discrimination, and constructive unfair dismissal.

Commenting on Sophie’s appointment, Freeths Partner and National Head of Employment, Pensions and Immigration Rena Magdani said “Sophie is a highly respected employment lawyer with a strong track record of advising businesses on complex and strategically sensitive issues. Her appointment reflects the continued growth of our national employment team and the increasing demand from clients for high-quality, strategic employment advice across the UK. It also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investing in senior talent. She strengthens our employment offering and will play a key role in supporting clients across regional and national markets.”

Upon her appointment, Sophie Fulwell expressed her enthusiasm for joining the firm, stating “Freeths has a strong national reputation for the quality and depth of its employment practice, and I’m delighted to be joining at such an exciting time for the firm. Liverpool has a vibrant and ambitious business community, and I’m looking forward to building the employment offering locally while collaborating with colleagues across the firm to support clients nationally.”