Joanne Leach

Joanne advises businesses and individuals across a wide range of sectors on all aspects of employment law.

Joanne has broad sector experience, providing advice to organisations across financial services, technology, hospitality, education, manufacturing, retail, recruitment and the charity sector. Her work encompasses a wide spectrum of employment matters, from drafting contracts and policies to resolving complex disputes and negotiating high-value exits.

She approaches every matter with a strategic mindset and genuine empathy, blending legal accuracy with practical commercial insight. Joanne is highly regarded for her ability to foresee risks, manage sensitive issues, and deliver pragmatic, sector-specific solutions that clients truly value.

Joanne has deep expertise in dealing with sensitive workplace matters such as discrimination, harassment, and whistleblowing. She is also highly skilled in employment tribunal proceedings, dispute resolution, and advising on executive departures and settlement agreements. In addition, she provides guidance on TUPE transfers and the employment implications of corporate transactions.

She frequently shares insight on legal developments, including the shifting landscape as the Employment Rights Act reshapes the world of work. She also provides training to business leaders on employment law compliance.