Constantine Law, the “agile” employment and regulatory specialist law firm has recruited new partner, Fiona Hewitt, to the growing employment team. The appointment takes Constantine Law to a headcount of 13 partners and 18 fee earning staff- including 10 specialist employment partners.
Fiona joins from Legal 500 ranked, national firm, Neves Solicitors and is a leading employment and disputes lawyer with over 23 years’ experience. Fiona qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and is also an Accredited Mediator. She has particular expertise advising on restrictive covenants and partnership disputes. She regularly assists on the restructuring / acquisition / sale of businesses where there are affected employees and, with considerable experience of dealing with the media, she also enjoys the reputation management side of dispute resolution. Fiona also has an interest in disability discrimination in relation to PTSD and disfigurement.
In 2023, Fiona was shortlisted for Disputes Lawyer of the Year at the inaugural Women and Diversity in Law awards, which aim to celebrate those people in the UK legal sector working to make it more diverse and inclusive. Fiona is proud to have been a Committee Member of the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors’ Network and an Ambassador for Changing Faces. She is the Honorary Solicitor for Team Endeavour Racing and for Community Care North Bucks. Fiona qualified as a Solicitor in 2002 and is also an Accredited Mediator. She has worked a
Commenting on the new appointment, Managing Partner John Hayes said, “Our continuing recruitment of lawyers of Fiona’s calibre is a testament to our business model and the attractions of working for a progressive, collegiate firm like ours in these modern times. We are without the fixed costs of many firms, and we don’t impose targets, so our solicitors have more freedom to work and develop their work in a way that suits them best.”
“Fiona’s experience in commercial dispute resolution and mediation brings added depth to our growing employment team. We welcome Fiona to the practice”.
Fiona Hewitt commented, “I am delighted to have joined Constantine Law, delivering the law of work on an agile basis alongside such talented and respected colleagues”.
For further information please contact:
John Hayes
Managing Partner
Constantine Law Limited
T: 020 3696 8230
M: 07769 137176
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