Track record
Partnership matters
Core to Elaine's practice. Advised partners of the most recognised law firms and accountancy firms as well as partners of financial services boutiques. Able to navigate the legal, practical and tactical issues as well as ensuring matters are dealt with, where appropriate, in a dignified and amicable way. Where called for, and the client wants, prepared to hold firms to account for their decision-making processes and pursue claims against them.
Whistleblowing and discrimination
Advised in countless cases where executives have been sidelined, marginalised or threatened with dismissal and it is clear that this is because of whistleblowing and discrimination, or inferences can be drawn that this is the case. She has claimed and settled cases for millions of pounds. Clearly every case is different and some are more difficult to prove but despite companies' increased emphasis on DE&I and Speak Up policies, there is a constant stream and clients whose lived experience is that companies often do not come up to the standards they profess to have.
Directors and Officers liability insurance
Negotiated gold-plated indemnities to supplement Directors and Officers liability insurance so that employers provide her clients with much needed financial support when they are facing investigations, claims, adverse PR etc - something that is increasingly important as personal liability for office holders and senior managers becomes more of an issue.
Private equity businesses
Advised executives who are joining or exiting businesses backed by private equity. She is very concerned by the one-sided documentation that is prevalent in private equity deals. This can result in executives not realising the gains they hoped for and she is used to negotiating improvements and ensuring clients are aware of the risks and opportunities that private equity presents.
FCA, PRA and other regulatory investigations
Acts for individuals having to respond to internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings where allegations and related regulatory notifications could potentially prevent them continuing with their current career, particularly where they are dependant on approval from the FCA and the PRA (and other regulators) in order to continue working. There can also be the risk of a FCA Enforcement investigation and regulatory proceedings to mitigate.
Talks
Appeared on TV and radio numerous times.
Lectured to business and professional audiences on almost all aspects of employment law.