Gemma Hughes

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ABOUT GEMMA HUGHES

I am an Associate Solicitor specialising in Employment Law, advising employers and employees on a wide range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters. This includes expertise in discrimination and harassment issues, employment contracts and documentation, unfair dismissal, workplace disputes, and Employment Tribunal claims.I support clients by preparing, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, handbooks, policies, and HR procedures, ensuring they remain compliant, fair, and aligned with best practice. I also have hands‑on experience representing clients throughout Employment Tribunal proceedings, with a track record of successfully settling claims before they reach a Final Hearing.Alongside advisory work, I provide corporate support on employment law aspects of business transactions, ensuring organisations manage workforce‑related risk effectively during restructures, acquisitions, TUPE matters, and other corporate activity.Before joining Birketts LLP in 2025, I trained and practised with specialist employment law teams across East Anglia, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2022. My work now spans proactive advisory support, risk management, and strategic guidance for HR teams and business leaders.I’m passionate about helping organisations cultivate resilient, inclusive, and legally compliant workplaces - providing clear, commercially focused advice that reduces risk and empowers confident decision‑making.If you’re looking to strengthen your HR practices, resolve workplace challenges, or gain clarity on complex employment law issues, I’m always open to connecting.