Louise joined Hugh James as a trainee solicitor in 2001, qualifying two years later. Advancing to associate in May 2007 and senior associate in May 2009 it wasn't long before Louise joined the partnership in May 2010.She has been a member of the Employment and HR Services team since September 2002 and works for a variety of diverse clients from the public, private and third sectors. She regularly advises on large scale TUPE transfers of staff including drafting indemnities and warranties, advising on potential employment and pensions liabilities, information and consultation obligations, chagnes to terms and conditions and providing best value guidance.Louise also specialises in pensions and employee benefits. Her experience includes advising on changing pension benefits; the information and consultation requirements; and trust and contract law implications. She is listed in the employment section of The Legal 500 UK as "well-regarded" and able to "translate often complex legal issues into simple layman’s terms." She is also listed in the pensions section as having recently advised on outsourcing matters and corporate dissolutions. Louise conducts in-house seminars and presentations to clients, participates in media discussion and regularly contributes to employment law articles and bulletins.Specialties: Louise specialises in corporate support work, pensions and employee benefits advice.