Louise Skehan
Partner
Expertise:
Louise acts on behalf of both employers and senior employees. She advises on the whole spectrum of employment issues and has a particular interest in matters involving discrimination. Louise also has considerable experience in dealing with restrictive covenant issues and partnership disputes.
As well, Louise provides legal support for the needs of clients' human resources departments including advising on internal restructuring and redundancy matters, disciplinary and grievance matters and drafting contracts and policies.
Clients include quoted companies, hedge funds, financial services companies, family run businesses, equity partners, managing directors and senior individuals.
Career:
Louise qualified with Irwin Mitchell Solicitors in 1998. In 2001, she joined Wallace and became a partner on 1 May 2005. Louise is a member of the (UK) Employment Lawyers Association and the European Employment Lawyers Association.
What’s she like to do business with?
"Louise continuously provides service of the highest quality and has a practical, commercial and innovative approach to solving complicated issues. She provides accurate predictions enabling tactical decision making, accompanied by dedication and hard work. Louise is a genuine asset to our business."
Quote from in-house legal counsel of a financial services company
"Louise was superb in every detail. Her handling of the case ensured that not only was an extremely positive outcome achieved but that I was always informed, knew all options available and knew the reasoning for those options including potential risks. Louise always dealt with me as an individual; I was not just another case number. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an employment solicitor."
Quote from Senior Executive - settlement secured for sum in excess of 3 year's salary.