Isabella is a seasoned solicitor specializing in employment law, having dedicated her career to this field since joining Stephen Hodgson & Co. Solicitors. She offers comprehensive advice on various aspects of employment and discrimination law, employing a pragmatic approach to secure optimal outcomes for her clients in employment and HR matters.
Her extensive experience encompasses all facets of employment law, including handling disciplinary and grievance issues, discrimination cases, collective consultation and industrial relations, performance management, health-related absences, drafting and reviewing employment documents, managing reorganizations and redundancy situations, as well as overseeing termination processes and exit packages. Isabella also represents both employees and employers in Employment Tribunal cases.
With a strong focus on TUPE, she serves as the lead employment advisor for our healthcare team, collaborating closely with colleagues to provide legal and practical guidance on employment and TUPE considerations during acquisitions and sales in the healthcare sector, along with ongoing employment and HR support post-acquisition. Additionally, she partners with our land and rural business, commercial property, and broader corporate teams to address employment and TUPE matters related to acquisitions and disposals.
Her clientele includes senior employees, universities, colleges, manufacturing and technology firms, the healthcare industry, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Isabella frequently conducts in-house training sessions for clients, presents at external conferences, and provides commentary on employment issues for the media. Notably, she often speaks at events within the dental industry, focusing on employment law and HR challenges.