Freeths bolsters Liverpool employment team

Law firm Freeths has appointed Sophie Fulwell as director within its Liverpool employment team as the company continues to strengthen its national employment offering.

Sophie brings more than 16 years’ post-qualification experience advising employers across sectors including financial services, technology, education, retail and leisure.

Based in Liverpool, she will focus on developing the firm’s employment practice in the city while working closely with colleagues across Freeths’ national team.

Her expertise spans the employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructures and business transformation projects, alongside day-to-day advisory work covering contracts, senior executive matters and complex employment tribunal claims.

Sophie said: “Freeths has a strong national reputation for the quality and depth of its employment practice, and I’m delighted to be joining at such an exciting time for the firm. 

“Liverpool has a vibrant and ambitious business community, and I’m looking forward to building the employment offering locally while collaborating with colleagues across the firm to support clients nationally.”

Rena Magdani, partner and national head of employment, pensions and immigration at Freeths, added: “Sophie is a highly respected employment lawyer with a strong track record of advising businesses on complex and strategically sensitive issues. 

“Her appointment reflects the continued growth of our national employment team and the increasing demand from clients for high-quality, strategic employment advice across the UK. 

“It also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investing in senior talent. 

“She strengthens our employment offering and will play a key role in supporting clients across regional and national markets.”

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