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Dawn Dickson
Partner

Professional experience

Dawn is a Partner in our Employment group. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of employment law and acts for a wide range of clients in contentious and non-contentious matters. Whilst Dawn strongly believes that the best way to resolve employment problems is in the workplace, when that is not possible she regularly represents clients before the Employment Tribunal. She is also an enthusiastic supporter of the use of mediation as a means to resolve workplace-related disputes.

Dawn regularly provides training sessions and seminars which clarify the realities of employment law in an informal environment, enabling attendees to implement legislation effectively in the workplace. She is highly regarded for her ability to provide practical, comprehensive advice and for her informal yet inspiring training delivery style.

Dawn regularly advises licensing clients on the very specific Human Resources issues which are encountered in licensed premises. She provides specific training on the new Licensing Act to ensure that licence holders are equipped to deal with the employment issues raised by the new legislation.

Dawn is recognised by the Chambers and Partners 2011 directory as a 'Leader in her Field'.

Credential highlights

• Drafting policies to deal with equal opportunities and family friendly matters.
• Offering strategic advice to various clients with regard to large scale redundancies.
• Advising on TUPE implications on business transfers and in connection with changes in service providers.
• Advising on, preparing for and representation at Employment Tribunal hearings.
• Advising in relation to pay structures and equal pay reviews.
• Advising clients in relation to unfair dismissal claims including claims under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (“Whistleblowing”).
• Advising on maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.
• Advising on a number of discrimination claims including sex, race and disability discrimination.
• Training public sector HR advisors on the investigation skills required for disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Carrying out high profile workplace investigations for charities as an independent investigator.