I have practiced as a solicitor in the field of employment law for over 25 years, and with additional HR consultancy experience, through JMA HR & Legal Ltd, a niche employment law firm which I set up in 2009, I aim to provide my clients (both employers and employees) with professional advice based on a depth of experience that is delivered in a practical and approachable style. Clients also value the highly responsive service that I provide, recognising the often highly time sensitive nature of many of the issues that arise in the workplace. I am a member of CIPD, the Employment Lawyers Association and a qualified Mental Health First Aider.I regularly advise on and provide support in the following areas: ■Settlement agreements and severance arrangements■Contracts of employment and service agreements■HR policies and employee handbooks■Changing terms and conditions■Consultancy agreements■Discrimination, bullying and harassment■Equal opportunities■Performance management and appraisals■Redundancies and business reorganisation■TUPE transfers■Unfair and constructive dismissal■Employment Tribunal claims■Employee and/or trade union consultation/negotiationI also carry out HR Audits and Training for directors, managers and their teams.Alongside my practice at JMA HR & Legal Ltd and reflecting my passion for helping employers get the best from their people, I recently co-founded, OMhAS Ltd, where I am an adviser to organsiations of all sizes and across all sectors whose aim is to prioritise workplace mental health. Through OMhAS Ltd, I offer guidance, training and consultancy services, bringing the wealth of experience I have gained as an employment lawyer to support employers to deal effectively with mental health issues in the workplace.