Areas of Practice
Awards & Rankings
eprivateclient 50 Most Influential 2025
Chambers HNW, Ranked Individual, 2022 – 2025
Eprivateclient, Top 50 most Influential Private Client Advisors, 2020
STEP awards, Family Business Advisory Team of the Year, 2017
Publications
Business Families and Family Businesses – STEP Handbook for Advisers 2025
Memberships
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Education & Qualification
Keele University
Kellogg School of Management, Family Business Advanced Education Program
Qualified as a Solicitor in 2008
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Read more 8 min read 04 Mar 2026 Family businesses: is your approach to managing talent and culture at risk?The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant updates to employment rules, prompting family businesses to review how they manage people and processes. With new requirements around unfair dismissal and tribunal claims, the shift towards more structured and documented practices offers an opportunity to strengthen governance and support long‑term resilience. Partner, Clare Stirzaker and Senior Associate, Joanne Leach outline the key changes and practical steps for family‑owned firms to prepare.
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