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Summary Joanna qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and joined Nockolds as a Senior Solicitor in March 2016 having previously worked and trained at another firm in Essex. Joanna read law at the University of Leicester and completed her Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University, attaining a distinction. Employment History Senior Solicitor, Nockolds Solicitors - 2016 to Present Joanna specialises in all types of employment matters from recruitment through to dismissal and everything that arises in between acting for both employers and employees. She is skilled in drafting bespoke documentation for a wide range of businesses including contracts of employment, handbooks and company policies and reviewing and advising on such documents for employees at all levels. Joanna has also designed and delivered HR training on a range of topics including the correct way to conduct disciplinary and grievance procedures to avoid Employment Tribunal claims and best practice in recruitment to reduce the risk of discrimination, amongst others. Joanna also deals with TUPE matters related to the sale and purchase of businesses and the associated issues that may occur as a result of inheriting employees. She can also assist with all stages of Employment Tribunal claims from drafting the initial claim or defence to preparing witness statements and assessing the potential value of a claim. Joanna has a particular interest in discrimination issues having successfully assisted clients with claims relating to pregnancy/maternity discrimination as well as disability discrimination. She is regularly instructed to advise and negotiate Settlement Agreements (formerly known as Compromise Agreements) as well as preparing such documents for employers. Joanna is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and is known for her approachable nature and ability to provide cost effective commercial advice. Previous Employment Solicitor, Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP - 2008 - 2016 Legal Researcher, Clifford Chance - 2007 - 2008 Joanna Sutton Senior Solicitor DD: 020 7294 7330 Main: 01279 755777 Email: [email protected] Bishop’s Stortford Office 01279 755777 6 Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ London Office 020 7294 7330 46 New Broad Street, London, EC2M 1JH www.nockolds.co.uk

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Summary

Joanna qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and joined Nockolds as a Senior Solicitor in March 2016 having previously worked and trained at another firm in Essex. Joanna read law at the University of Leicester and completed her Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University, attaining a distinction.

Employment History

Senior Solicitor, Nockolds Solicitors - 2016 to Present

Joanna specialises in all types of employment matters from recruitment through to dismissal and everything that arises in between acting for both employers and employees. She is skilled in drafting bespoke documentation for a wide range of businesses including contracts of employment, handbooks and company policies and reviewing and advising on such documents for employees at all levels.

Joanna has also designed and delivered HR training on a range of topics including the correct way to conduct disciplinary and grievance procedures to avoid Employment Tribunal claims and best practice in recruitment to reduce the risk of discrimination, amongst others.

Joanna also deals with TUPE matters related to the sale and purchase of businesses and the associated issues that may occur as a result of inheriting employees. She can also assist with all stages of Employment Tribunal claims from drafting the initial claim or defence to preparing witness statements and assessing the potential value of a claim.

Joanna has a particular interest in discrimination issues having successfully assisted clients with claims relating to pregnancy/maternity discrimination as well as disability discrimination. She is regularly instructed to advise and negotiate Settlement Agreements (formerly known as Compromise Agreements) as well as preparing such documents for employers.

Joanna is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and is known for her approachable nature and ability to provide cost effective commercial advice.

Previous Employment

— Solicitor, Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP - 2008 - 2016

— Legal Researcher, Clifford Chance - 2007 - 2008

Joanna SuttonSenior Solicitor

DD: 020 7294 7330

Main: 01279 755777

Email: [email protected]

Bishop’s Stortford Office 01279 755777 6 Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ

London Office 020 7294 7330 46 New Broad Street, London, EC2M 1JH

www.nockolds.co.uk

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Bishop’s Stortford Office 01279 755777 6 Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ

London Office 020 7294 7330 46 New Broad Street, London, EC2M 1JH

www.nockolds.co.uk

Education

2006 - 2007 Cardiff University - Legal Practice Course (Distinction)

2001 - 2004 University of Leicester - Law LLB (Class 2:1)

1999 - 2001 South East Essex Sixth Form College (SEEVIC) - A Levels in Law, Philosophy & English Literature

Voluntary / Charitable Experience

— Employment Law Adviser, Citizen Advice Bureau - 2010 - 2016