Hollie is very professional, knowledgeable and organised....she has a professional but personal approach which allows us to build a good relationship. Her advice is always well considered, clear and takes into account the commercial side.
Hollie works with a wide range of clients but particularly in the following areas:
- Charities – Hollie has a particular expertise in advising charity clients, offering guidance on grievances, redundancies (often linked to reducing funding arrangements) and employee relations. Drawing on her experience as a trustee, she ensures her advice aligns with the values and mission of the charities she supports. She also provides specialist advice on National Minimum Wage compliance and on the employment status of volunteers. Hollie regularly attends Charity Retail Association events.
- Manufacturing – Hollie has a strong client base in the manufacturing sector advising on all HR issues including trade union relations. Hollie regularly presents at the NE HR forum for manufacturers.
- Social Housing – Hollie has a wealth of experience advising social housing providers on a range of HR issues. Hollie understands the social importance of these values driven providers which underpins the way they do business.
- Sports industry – Hollie continues to advise a range of clients in the sports industry including football clubs and cricket clubs.
- SMEs – Hollie advises a diverse range of SME clients, from start-ups to expanding businesses, providing tailored guidance to support their growth and HR needs.
- Corporate transactions – Hollie assists the corporate team on employment matters in corporate transactions. From reviewing due diligence to preparing employment related documentation, Hollie assists throughout the transaction and beyond.
- Offshore companies – Hollie advises a number of national and international clients on employment law considerations for offshore companies.
Hollie also provides bespoke training on a broad range of employment issues. Presenting regularly at a number of HR forums and delivering regular client training.
Hollie has a strong focus on providing a high level of service to clients, having come from a background of working in the hospitality industry for a number of years. Hollie’s clients can expect commercial advice delivered in a clear, concise manner on time. She prides herself on becoming an extended member of your team.
Hollie is a Chair on the FA’s National Panel for Serious Cases adjudicating on misconduct matters in football and is a charity trustee at Home Start – Teesside.