Deborah Leonin
Consultant Solicitor
Employment Law
About Deborah
Deborah is a specialist employment and small business lawyer. She believes in delivering legal support with agility, empathy, and precision.
Deborah provides commercial, common-sense legal support to help businesses thrive. Her client base has included several household names, challenger brands, and many businesses just starting out.
Deborah aims to feel like an extra member of the team. She combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of the challenges that come with running a business, offering advice that is clear, proactive and easy to put into action.
Clients value having someone in their corner who understands both the bigger picture and the day-to-day realities of entrepreneurship, helping them make confident decisions as their business grows.
Outside of the office, Deborah can be found outside enjoying nature, by or in a Swedish lake, or hiking with her hyper-active cocker spaniel. Her interests include travel, fitness, theatre and literature.
Legal Specialisms
- Day-to-Day Employment Law Queries - From questions about making a first hire to extending their probation period.
- Future-Proofing - Protecting your business against changes in employment law.
- Individual Claims - Defending and managing employment claims. Deborah's experience includes tech C-suite, finance, retail, and fashion.
- HR Support - Day-to-day guidance on company culture, staff handbooks and recruitment materials.
- Structural Changes - Managing redundancies and negotiated exits with sensitivity and diligence.
- Onboarding & Contracts - Drafting precedent documents and suites of employee engagement paperwork.
Legal Expertise in Practice
- Crypto Custodian Support - Advising one of the first FCA-approved, UK-based crypto custodian entities on its day-to-day Employment law and HR needs
- Complex Business Contracts - Preparing contractor agreements for the remote-based workforce of a large, multi-jurisdictional software business.
- Employment Tribunals - Acting on an Employment Tribunal claim for unfair treatment and detriment caused by Covid-related issues
- M&A Transactions - Preparing and advising on ancillary employment documents for various M&A transactions, including service agreements, board changes and settlement agreements.
- Employment Contracts - Drafting employment contracts, key initial employment documents for start-up teams.
Related Services
Call Deborah: 44 1202 164620
Email Deborah: d.leonin@woodstocklegalservices.co.uk