Employment lawyer, Gemma Sherbourne has joined LCF Law’s corporate team as a senior associate working across the company’s Leeds and Bradford offices.

Gemma, will work with LCF Law’s employment law team, Liz Henry and James Austin. She has previously worked for a number of Yorkshire law firms, as well as spending time in-house at Bupa.

Her experience covers both contentious and non-contentious work, acting on behalf of owner managed businesses through to large public companies, and advising in-house legal teams, HR managers and business owners on all areas of employment law.

She is also experienced in tribunals, creating employee handbooks and policies, advising on employment issues during corporate transactions and providing legal training to HR managers.

Partner, Liz Henry, said: “Employment law is changing dramatically for both employers and employees. The new challenges of Covid-19 and furlough are the next chapter. There is no doubt LCF Law’s employment team has the knowledge and experience to guide clients through this complex and fast-paced area of law.”

Gemma commented: “It’s a great opportunity to join a well-respected Yorkshire law firm and to ensure that clients continue to enjoy the high standards of service that both Liz and James are renowned for. I’m thoroughly looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”