Journey to law
Throughout school and higher education Céline identified an interest in people-focused law, with Family and Employment being of particular interest as a future career. She studied Law at the University of Southampton and then completed her post-graduate diploma and Masters in Legal Practice at the University of Law.
Céline was a paralegal in a number of firms across Reading and London before training in a small firm in South West London. Her paralegal experience in Employment Law stayed with her and she started out as a qualified Employment Lawyer in Surrey, later moving into bigger London firms.
Céline enjoys being part of a relevant and relatable area of law which is regularly changing and adapting to the evolving needs of the country’s workplaces. She likes the challenge of continuous learning and being creative in using the law to best meet client’s objectives.
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Céline has experience advising both individual employees and employers across various sectors with specialised knowledge of acting for senior executives and regulated professionals in fitness to practice proceedings.
Céline also has particular expertise in:
- Managing discrimination and harassment, especially disability and mental health-
related issues - Disciplinary and grievance matters
- Whistleblowing
- Restrictive covenants and employment contracts
- Exit negotiations and settlement agreements
- ET and EAT litigation strategy and settlement negotiations
Céline is a trained Peer Supporter and Champion with LawCare and is passionate about mental
wellbeing in the legal profession and beyond.
She also regularly provides pro bono advice through the Employment Lawyers Association’s
ELIPS clinic and contributes to ELA briefing articles.
I would highly recommend Celine and Lisa from Jones Chase and would work with them again in the future.
That I could work to support and empower others in difficult and stressful situations using my legal knowledge.
I was drawn to the experience of the collective team, whilst maintaining a flexible and friendly firm full of people who genuinely care about our values. I have been made to feel very welcomed and genuinely valued when joining the team.
The people, the collective expertise and living our values.
Helping clients feel seen, heard and understood.
- Chocolate
- My Kindle
- My overly excitable cocker spaniel