When we first adopted the description a client gave us, “No Ordinary Lawyers”, we did so because we saw it as a challenge to ourselves to be ever-better in our services, advice and performance. The need is now greater than we could ever have imagined; and the challenge to deliver in ways which are out of the ordinary is crucial to all – the individuals and businesses who need the services, and to us and other businesses in providing them. Berwins relish and thrive on challenges – so we remain excited by our business and what we do, and more strongly committed than ever to being there for our clients.

 

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Head of Employment, Natalie Saunders.  Natalie studied law at Magdalen College, Oxford and qualified at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in September 2000. In addition to her conventional legal background, Natalie spent two years as a reward consultant with a leading independent tax consultancy where she advised companies on the design, implementation and communication of human resources and reward strategies. Natalie can advise not only on the full spectrum of UK employment law issues but also helps her clients put their practical obligations into a strategic context by looking at the ways in which their business strategy drives their HR and reward issues. Her areas of expertise also include bonus planning and share option arrangements and the maximising of her clients' HR strategy through a holistic approach to human capital management, pay and benefits. Natalie was a finalist in the Rising Star Award at The Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer Awards 2006, and in her previous firm secured Legal 500 status for her department.  Berwins' managing partner Paul Berwin said, ' We are delighted to welcome Natalie to Berwins and have a lawyer of her  calibre to head up up our employment team and support our clients through these challenging times'.