Emily Part

Emily advises a diverse array of clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. She works with clients across a variety of sectors, including employers in the education, commercial, cultural, charity and professional services sectors.

In her work for employers, Emily advises on the full range of employment matters, including employee entrances and exits, policy work, Equality Act issues, whistleblowing, complex investigations and litigation. She also excels in corporate matters, advising on restructures and the application of TUPE regulations to ensure smooth transitions in business transfers and outsourcings.

Additionally, Emily is a safeguarding specialist in the firm’s Safeguarding Unit, adept at guiding educational institutions and organisations through sensitive safeguarding issues and crisis management. Her experience in this field includes advising clients involved in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), as well as managing civil claims relating to non-recent abuse allegations, and addressing recent allegations, including low level concerns and peer on peer abuse.

Emily frequently advises schools on inspection matters, TPS consultations, parental complaints, and pupil issues, offering nuanced advice adapted to each school’s context and needs. Her experience in dealing with employment, education and safeguarding concerns allows her to provide a holistic view on cross-over matters where necessary. Emily also has experience in advising professional practices, such as chambers and law firms, on employment and partnership matters, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge.

In her work with senior executives, Emily provides pragmatic and strategic advice to employees and partners in the context of contentious investigations, entrances and exits, including issues relating to post-termination restrictions, unfair dismissal and discrimination.

Thanks to her responsive, collaborative and pragmatic approach, Emily builds strong, long-lasting relationships with her clients, becoming a trusted advisor integral to their success.

Emily joined Farrer & Co in 2018, having qualified as a solicitor in 2016.