Sejal Patel
Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK
Qualified: 2019.
Joined Lawson West: 2016.
Senior Associate Solicitor
Sejal has been working in Employment Law since 2016 and has experienced a huge variety of circumstances and situations in her career.
Sejal commenced her training contract in June 2017 successfully qualifying in March 2019, going on to be Senior Associate in November 2023. Sejal has been described as “approachable, thorough and well organised” by her colleagues and impresses everyone she meets with her professional and enthusiastic manner.
Sejal has acted in cases before the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Court of Appeal. In her role she provides honest advice as well as pragmatic support through each step of the tribunal process. She comments: “Whether you are an employer or an employee, I understand how stressful it can be when an issue arises in the workplace." From ACAS Early conciliation, right to the final hearing, she will always focus on clients' best interests to help them achieve their goals and to find a resolution. Sejal has extensive experience advising in all aspects of discrimination, with a particular passion for disability discrimination and has a successful record in advising both for Claimants and Respondents.
Sejal also works closely with the Commercial Team to provide Employment Law guidance for directors and business owners in the sale or purchase of businesses. This often involves drafting or advising on Contracts of Employment, Consultancy Agreements, Settlement Agreements and dealing with TUPE related issues.
Favourite Testimonials:
"Sejal was very helpful throughout the whole procedure. She guided me through a very difficult time and always conducted herself in a very professional way."
"Thank you so much for all your efforts in helping us, Sejal. Really appreciate it, we shall pass your details onto anyone that many need them now or in the future.You really go above and beyond. Thank you again."
Articles include:
Employment Law Changes in 2024 [Jan 2024]
Holiday Entitlement & Pay Calculations [Jan 2024]
Sex, Gender and Trans - is the Equality Act out of date? [Aug 2023]
Menopause Symptoms and the Workplace [Feb 2023]
1 in 5 Workers Soon to be over 50 years old [Apr 2023]
7 Ways to manage problem employees [10 Mar 2021]
5 Points to negotiate a favourable settlement agreement [14 Aug]
Cost of Furloughed UK Employees reached £26.5bn [17 July]
What is a settlement agreement?
What is the settlement agreement process?
