Amy Turner

I am a trainee solicitor in my final seat, having spent six months in each of:

Employment (current, fourth seat) -

• Drafted and negotiated settlement agreement terms, including for a global pharmaceutical company.
• Prepared letters of dismissal for gross misconduct on behalf of clients in the clothing and hospitality sectors.
• Drafted contract variation letters informing employees of salary adjustments (aligned with National Minimum Wage), job title changes, and changes to normal place of work.
• Updated contracts of employment for a large building company.
• Provided legal advice regarding workplace medical check-ups and compliance issues.
• Reviewed and updated employee handbooks to ensure alignment with current legal requirements.
• Assisted in grievance investigations by drafting terms of reference, witness questions, taking minutes and the final investigation report
• Drafted legal advice on termination of employee contracts with over two years’ service.
• Supported Project Fusion by managing employment due diligence and data room processes during a hotel acquisition.
• Reviewed employment contracts for Project Beech alongside the Corporate team, raising further enquiries and facilitating submissions, using Della (AI) to assist.
• Provided advice on Working Time Regulations and statutory rest days, clarifying that holiday cannot be counted as rest days.
• Delivered guidance on international statutory entitlements to bereavement leave.
• Drafted a comprehensive guidance note and template investigation report to assist employers in conducting grievance investigations.
• Summarised post-termination restrictions in employment contracts for clients.
• Drafted advice on implementing Hybrid Work Policies and handling requests for flexible working arrangements.
• Provided legal advice on restructuring roles during employees’ maternity leave.
• Created contract templates tailored for start-up companies and NDAs.
• Developed a script for an HR Forum hosted by Cripps on "Tips for HR Investigations and Latest Legal Trends in EDI" for external organisations.
• Drafted redundancy letters and consultation meeting scripts, guiding a large client through insolvency procedures.
• Liaised with the London South Employment Tribunal to extend response deadlines.

Corporate Transactional (first seat)

• Set up and managed the Data Room for Project Barn during the sale of a nursery.
• Drafted key transaction documents including NDAs, disclosure reports, deeds of release, and ancillary agreements.
• Attended Disclosure and Board Meetings, accurately taking minutes.
• Handled filings at Companies House to ensure regulatory compliance.

Private Wealth (third seat)

• Drafted Wills, Codicils, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for ultra high net worth individuals, ensuring precise and personalized estate planning.
• Collaborated closely on a sensitive trust matter for a former politician, drafting new trust documentation to restructure a blind trust while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Provided strategic advice on inheritance tax and capital gains tax scenarios, consistently achieving the most beneficial outcomes for clients.
• Managed probate matters efficiently, including the successful submission of IHT400 forms.

Residential Conveyancing (second seat)

• Successfully negotiated, exchanged, and completed the sale of 12 apartments within a London residential block, demonstrating strong transactional skills.
• Prepared comprehensive lease reports and contract reports for clients, delivering clear, accurate, and client-focused documentation.

• In the resources M&A team. attended client meetings and participated in settlement negotiations, as well as contract drafting sessions with industry clients.

• Involved in mining operations and worked directly with the CSR and legal directors on projects.

• Gained valuable insight of how the company deals with LSE listing, legal and regulatory requirements for their London listed clients