Imogen Hamblin (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Nottingham, England, Gb

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

I have been offered a permanent position

I believe that everyone should be enabled to ‘Thrive’ in the workplace and at Thrive Law we’ll work with you to understand your business and offer the right solution in terms of employment law, mental health and well-being.Having specialised in employment law and mental health from a very early stage in my career, and cross qualified from a barrister to a solicitor, I have developed a significant understanding of this complex and ever-changing area of law, which impacts on both business… Show more I believe that everyone should be enabled to ‘Thrive’ in the workplace and at Thrive Law we’ll work with you to understand your business and offer the right solution in terms of employment law, mental health and well-being.Having specialised in employment law and mental health from a very early stage in my career, and cross qualified from a barrister to a solicitor, I have developed a significant understanding of this complex and ever-changing area of law, which impacts on both business owners and HR teams.Therefore, at Thrive, in everything that we do we provide transparency, from our costs through to our jargon free approach. We understand that employment legislation and dealing with mental health issues in the workplace can be confusing, but our depth of experience means that we can support and guide you through the whole process. We will give you just one contact for everything and ensuring continuity and minimal disruption to your business.We value collaborative working, by working together we can help you to avoid or resolve difficult conversations amicably.So why not get in touch and find out how we can support your business?We have a range of packages to suit all sizes and types of business, from our basic package which is ideal for start-ups and small businesses, through to our Thrive Protect Premium package.Our mission is to enable all businesses to Thrive and therefore the packages that we have developed ensure that even from the very basic, you have what you need to build a happy and successful workforce. Show less

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom

I joined Nelsons on 1 November 2016 on a FTC. I am a Solicitor (3 yrs PQE) within the employment law team headed by Partner, Laura Kearsley. I represent both employers and employees across the Midlands; working predominantly from our Nottingham and Leicester offices.I am a skilled negotiator and fierce advocate with keen commercial awareness. I advise in both non-contentious and contentious matters, offering clients a full compliment of legal services from discrete one-off… Show more I joined Nelsons on 1 November 2016 on a FTC. I am a Solicitor (3 yrs PQE) within the employment law team headed by Partner, Laura Kearsley. I represent both employers and employees across the Midlands; working predominantly from our Nottingham and Leicester offices.I am a skilled negotiator and fierce advocate with keen commercial awareness. I advise in both non-contentious and contentious matters, offering clients a full compliment of legal services from discrete one-off projects/advice, regular telephone consultancy, settlements, litigation and advocacy at the Employment Tribunal.My USP is dual-qualification (having completed both the BVC and LPC). When you instruct me, you are getting both a skilled litigator and passionate advocate. I take the stress away from my clients and always strive for the best possible result, on every occasion. I am a reliable "safe pair of hands", with a positive "can-do" attitude. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

I am an experienced solicitor and Tribunal advocate. I originally trained as a Barrister and worked as a self-employed advocate for 3 years in the Coroner’s Court, County Court, Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Employment Tribunals. During this time, I worked for Nickie Elenor, Head of YHRL, achieving a 100% success rate in the Employment Tribunals.I am passionate about providing practical and commercial employment law support to employers and senior executives and am enjoying… Show more I am an experienced solicitor and Tribunal advocate. I originally trained as a Barrister and worked as a self-employed advocate for 3 years in the Coroner’s Court, County Court, Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Employment Tribunals. During this time, I worked for Nickie Elenor, Head of YHRL, achieving a 100% success rate in the Employment Tribunals.I am passionate about providing practical and commercial employment law support to employers and senior executives and am enjoying being part of such a vibrant team in the Nottingham area. Show less

Nottingham

I joined Browne Jacobson LLP as a newly qualified solicitor within the Inquest team in the Health Advisory and Litigation Department. My roles and responsibilities included: Advocacy – representing local hospitals and local authorities in clinical negligence Inquest hearings Advisory – Advising the NHS Litigation Authority in relation to Inquest proceedings and potential civil claims in clinical negligence Training – Delivering training to healthcare providers and social… Show more I joined Browne Jacobson LLP as a newly qualified solicitor within the Inquest team in the Health Advisory and Litigation Department. My roles and responsibilities included: Advocacy – representing local hospitals and local authorities in clinical negligence Inquest hearings Advisory – Advising the NHS Litigation Authority in relation to Inquest proceedings and potential civil claims in clinical negligence Training – Delivering training to healthcare providers and social workers in relation to inquest proceedings, current legislation and best working practices Secondment – Part-time role providing Head of Department cover to the internal legal department at an NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Business Development – Attending social and networking events, drafting articles and legal updates for the monthly newsletter Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Social Welfare (Seat Three):  Judicial Review – drafting statements of facts and grounds, drafting papers for issue, preparation of bundle for permission hearings, issuing appeals in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the ECtHR.  Housing Law and Housing Duty – drafting submissions for homelessness reviews, suitability of accommodation and temporary accommodation, mortgage and rent re-possessions. Regular court advocacy on the Housing Duty Scheme Regulatory Law –… Show more Social Welfare (Seat Three):  Judicial Review – drafting statements of facts and grounds, drafting papers for issue, preparation of bundle for permission hearings, issuing appeals in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the ECtHR.  Housing Law and Housing Duty – drafting submissions for homelessness reviews, suitability of accommodation and temporary accommodation, mortgage and rent re-possessions. Regular court advocacy on the Housing Duty Scheme Regulatory Law – Preparation of appeals to the Court of Appeal against the GMC and NMC fitness to practice panels Community Care – Negotiating community care assessments and care packages with Adult Social Care and Community Mental Health teams, challenging Leeds City Council if the provision of care is insufficient.Clinical Negligence (Seat Two):  High Value Clinical Negligence and RTA cases ranging from up to £12 million General litigation including drafting letters before claim, schedules of loss, instructions to experts, instructions to Counsel, attending client conferences, negotiating settlements, drafting Part 36 offers and costs Researching case law Participation in negotiation and Joint Settlement Meetings Preparation of civil claims against the NHS following Inquest proceedings where the deceased was married or had dependants Perusing medical records, experts reports, responses to pre-action protocol letters and preparing letters of advice to clients Working on some legally aided cases, the majority of casework being insured on CFA agreements Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority ClaimsCivil Liberties (Seat One):  High-profile Inquest law Complaints Against the Police and Data Management Information Civil Claims against the Police for false imprisonment, trespass, assault, discrimination, misfeasance in public office, loss of liberty and high-value return of property Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Legal Advisor for Woodlands Court (Far Headingley) Ltd: Advising the Board of Directors and drafting legal documents for the not-for-profit organisationLegal Consultant for Leeds Locality Consortium: Drafting a memorandum of agreement for several social enterprises in Leeds forming a consortiumLegal Consultant for Davies Gore Lomax LLP: Handling the homelessness cases and public law challenges relating to the eviction of Dale FarmLegal Consultant for Lester Morrill… Show more Legal Advisor for Woodlands Court (Far Headingley) Ltd: Advising the Board of Directors and drafting legal documents for the not-for-profit organisationLegal Consultant for Leeds Locality Consortium: Drafting a memorandum of agreement for several social enterprises in Leeds forming a consortiumLegal Consultant for Davies Gore Lomax LLP: Handling the homelessness cases and public law challenges relating to the eviction of Dale FarmLegal Consultant for Lester Morrill Solicitors: Solicitor’s casework, assisting Counsel and preparing documents for courtHancocks Legal LLP (8 months): Employment litigation including 3 successful multi-day hearings in the Employment Tribunal, negotiation and settlement, ACAS conciliation, interviewing and advisingAdvocate: 2 multiple-day hearings in the Coroner’s Court, 2 multiple-day hearings in the NMC and GMC TribunalsLegal Assistant: Assisting Leslie Thomas QC, Richard Copnall, Alex Offer, Marc Willers QC, Stephen Cottle, Lee Gledhilll, Penny Maudsley, Ian Newbon, Alan Masters, Sean Horstead, Kirsten Heaven and othersLegal Consultant for Enterprise Eyes Ltd: Drafting commercial contracts for a new company, including Articles of Association and Shareholders AgreementsLegal Consultant for Strictly Legal: Drafting commercial contracts and drafting a legal guide for HomeSun on leasing of solar panelsLegal Researcher: Assisting Caroline Wigin of Park Court Chambers in human rights research Show less

Legal Practice Course (Part-Time), Law, Distinction

Legal Practitioners Course (2013) - Distinction Professional Skills Course (2014) - Pass (Pass/Fail) Bar Vocational Course (2009) - Very.

Bar Vocational Course, Law, (Very Competent)

Activities and Societies: Honourable Society of the Inner Temple As above

Law, Llb, 2I

Activities and Societies: Mooting Competitions Football, Squash, Golf Law LLB 2.i

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law (Specialist Subjects - Employment, Human Rights And International Human Rights), 2.I

Activities and Societies: Inner Temple Representative Leeds University Law School 2010

A Levels, History, English Literature, French, Art And General Studies, Aabaa

Activities and Societies: Head Girl, School Prefect, House Captain, Year 7 Mentor, Athletics: Hockey, Football, Tennis, Cross-country.