Partner, Employment Law
Claire Ashworth
Claire heads our employment team. She acts for both employers and senior executives, with deep experience of contentious exits, tribunal claims and complex restructurings. She is known for being measured under pressure.
Specialisms
- Employment tribunals
- Settlement agreements
- HR policy and compliance
- Senior executive disputes
Career Timeline
2011
Qualified into employment law at a national firm.
2017
Led the employment team during a major airline restructuring.
2020
Joined Beacon Law as Partner.
2024
Recognised in Chambers UK for employment work.
Notable Matters
Matter 1
Successfully defended a six figure constructive dismissal claim at tribunal.
Matter 2
Advised a FTSE listed client on a 600 person restructuring programme.
Matter 3
Negotiated a confidential exit for a board level executive.
Employment cases are personal. Our job is to take the weight off and get you to a good outcome.
Claire Ashworth