Alexandra Thompson

Senior Associate | London


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Alex is a senior associate in the employment team.

Alexandra advises both organisations and individuals on all aspects of the employment relationship, from negotiating complex contracts to exit strategies and beyond, including employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal and High Court.

Alex advises clients across a broad range of industries, including charities, fashion and brands, tech and financial services. She works closely with in-house HR and legal teams to successfully resolve HR issues (including disciplinary, grievance, capability and redundancy procedures), develop robust contractual documentation and policies, advise on exit negotiations, and navigate contentious matters (whether through litigation, or negotiated means). Alex has particular expertise assisting in international employment matters, with extensive cross-border knowledge. She also works closely with the Withers Tech team in connection with high-value commercial transactions, including investment rounds and founder-disputes.

Clients comment on Alex’s pragmatic and empathetic approach when handling delicate commercial and reputational issues. This is reflected in her ranking in Chambers UK 2024 and her ranking as a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 UK 2025, in which, a client quoted Alex to be 'a brilliant partner to us, and at points an extension of our team.'

Alex is also a trained Mental Health First Aider (MHFA).

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Me in a minute

I have always been fascinated by people and what makes them tick.

This is no doubt what led me to embark on a Psychology degree, but also what attracted me to the field of employment law and advising individuals and organisations on workplace relationships - from recruitment through to termination.