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Hifsa O'Kelly (she/her) LLB (Hons)

Senior associate, solicitor

I am a senior associate, solicitor working in the highly rated employment law & business immigration team. I advise clients on a wide range of employment matters, including defending tribunal proceedings and general management of employees and HR matters.

I have specialised in employment law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2011 and have experience acting for individuals and businesses on unfair dismissal, settlement agreements, redundancy, TUPE, discrimination and whistleblowing claims. I’ve acted for a wide variety of clients, including schools, colleges, small-medium sized businesses and larger clients, including a well-known airline.

I take time to listen and understand my client’s circumstances so that I can provide bespoke advice that is honest, practical and straightforward.

T 01242 383362 E hifsa.okelly@willans.co.uk
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Key skills

My key skills include:

  • advising on employee relation issues, including conducting disciplinary & grievance processes and managing sickness absence
  • drafting and advising on employment contracts, policies and handbooks
  • providing advice on redundancy processes and policies
  • providing training on managing sickness absence and disciplinary processes
  • acting for claimants and respondents at the employment tribunal.

Experience highlights

My experience includes:

  • negotiating a severance and settlement agreement for an assistant manager of a well-known football club
  • acting for a well-known airline at the employment tribunal
  • negotiating severance packages for senior managers and directors.

  • "Thank you for your support and advice during the negotiations for my settlement agreement. Your knowledge of the process helped me to get a fairer outcome"
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  • "Hifsa has been totally amazing once again, supportive throughout the matter. I would highly recommend her - she is very clear and concise, and takes you through each step so you clearly understand the process. I am absolutely delighted with the outcome."
    Client feedback

  • "Hifsa demonstrated deep knowledge of employment law, offering invaluable advice that made ourcomplex situation far easier to navigate. Her proactive communication and focus on achieving the best possible outcome were exceptional."
    Client feedback

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Hifsa during a settlement agreement process, and I cannot praise her expertise and professionalism enough. She provided clear, thorough, and empathetic guidance through the entire process."
    Client feedback

  • "Thank you for your help, guidance, patience and expertise. You have acted professionally, empathetically and assiduously throughout, and for that I am grateful."
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  • "I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the excellent work you have done. Thank you for your invaluable support and dedicated efforts throughout this journey. Your contributions have been instrumental in successfully closing this case. "
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Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons) can help you with a range of services

Employment & business immigration
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