Solicitor at Walker Foster Limited

Claire Collinge

Solicitor - Consultant Solicitor

SRA ID: 225156

Claire is a Solicitor and a Consultant to the firm who provides help and advice to our clients in all aspects of employment law and HR consultancy. This includes drafting employment contracts, policies and disciplinary procedures, providing advice on handling misconduct, capability and sickness absence issues and advising on discrimination. Claire also advises businesses on the employment aspects of restructures, redundancies and TUPE transfers, as well as exit strategies and drafting settlement agreements. Claire qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and has since been a partner and team leader in two national law firms, specialising in employment law. She became a partner in a niche employment law practice in 2015, where she continued to work until starting her own consulting practice in 2020 joining Walker Foster in the February of that year. She has advised trade union clients and their individual members, as well as advising businesses and schools, particularly owner-managed businesses. This has given her considerable experience of workplace dispute resolution from both the employee and employer point of view. A particular interest for Claire is in helping employers manage the employment relationship well, by having the right procedures in place, addressing issues effectively before they grow and making informed commercial decisions to benefit their business and minimise the risk of Tribunal claims. She has experience in delivering training to business clients and their managers to help them achieve that. Outside of work, Claire can be found walking her Doodle dog or doing Pilates to keep fit, watching her sons’ cricket and football matches, enjoying films at the local cinema and trying to see as many modern Shakespeare productions as she can.

3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA

Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas

Employment

5.0/5 32 Client Reviews 32
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32 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Ann
Verified Ann Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
July 02, 2024 20240702064709

Work related

5

Very helpful simply explaining legal terms so I could understand them. All of the team I spoke to were very helpful and did not make you feel small if you didn't understand.l would recommend them to any one having difficulties with anything legal

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Collinge

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 July, 2024

Dear Ann, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad that Claire and our team could assist you and make the legal terms understandable. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Andy
Andy Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
May 30, 2024 20240530010000

Excellent

5

Claire Collinge was very thorough, open, pragmatic and easy to work with. She approached my employment contract review and negotiations with an open mind and looking to find me the best solution by leveraging her excellent knowledge of UK employment law – all in a constructive way. I would strongly recommend Claire to assist others with their employment contract

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Gemma
Gemma Added 5 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
May 05, 2024 20240505010000

Highly recommend

5

I recently had the pleasure of working with Claire Collinge on a difficult employee situation. Claire was incredibly helpful in providing sound advice and helping me to minimize risk and protect the interests of both ourselves and the employee. Claire is knowledgeable about employment law and was able to explain the legal implications of the situation in a way that I could understand. She was compassionate and understanding, and always made sure that I felt comfortable and informed minimizing any risk to ourselves. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone who is in need of legal counsel

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
April 29, 2024 20240429010000

Positive outcome

5

I was recommended Claire to act on my behalf with regards to issues with my employment and she was excellent. I received reasoned advice in a timely and efficient manner which resulted in a positive outcome. Her expertise, support and professionalism were consistent and made the process much more manageable

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
April 01, 2024 20240401010000

Very personable service

5

Claire provides clear, practical and concise advice in a very personable and responsive way. As a business we have utilised Claire's skills on a number of occasions when faced with complex HR situations, and found her approach exactly what we needed to successfully navigate our way through them

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Sarah
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Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
March 19, 2024 20240319101331

Employment matter

5

Good advice given in a way that was clear and easy to understand. Prompt turnaround to queries.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Collinge

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 19 March, 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback, Sarah. We strive to provide clear advice and prompt responses to our clients' queries. We're glad to hear that we met your expectations.

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John Maltman
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March 14, 2024 20240314202350

Timely and thorough

5

Claire helped me finalise a separation agreement with a US business. She provided clear and valuable advice and always provided timely responses.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Collinge

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 18 March, 2024

Dear John, Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that Claire provided you with clear and valuable advice throughout the process. If you require any further assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Anonymous
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March 10, 2024 20240310000000

Expert guidance

5

Following a lengthy period of change at the company I previously worked at, I found that my role was to be removed without appropriate discussion or consideration for other opportunities. I at this point contacted Walker Foster for advice, and was expertly guided through my options by Claire Collinge, given practical and extremely helpful counsel on how to effectively communicate specific relevant points, and finally how to approach an exit negotiation, which resulted in a mutually satisfactory outcome for both parties. I would personally like to thank the team at Walker Foster for the considered, effective, precise and most importantly empathetic and human manner in which they guided me through this period

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David John
Verified David John Added 7 months ago Report to admin
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March 04, 2024 20240304074525

Contract of Employment - Claire Collinge

5

Claire helped me so very much through a very difficult time in my employment following a company takeover. Claire’s professionalism and excellent command of employment law was fundamental in achieving a very positive outcome and I will be forever grateful for her first class advice and service. Thank you very much.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Collinge

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 06 March, 2024

Dear David, We're delighted to hear that Claire's professionalism and expertise helped you navigate through a challenging time with your employment following the company takeover. Thank you for entrusting us with your case and for your kind words. We're here for you whenever you need us. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Daniel
Daniel Added 7 months ago Report to admin
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February 25, 2024 20240225000000

Very helpful

5

Claire was very helpful and clear in fulfilling what I needed to be done. Up front with timeframes, and then delivered on those timeframes as well

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About Claire Collinge

Claire is a Solicitor and a Consultant to the firm who provides help and advice to our clients in all aspects of employment law and HR consultancy. This includes drafting employment contracts, policies and disciplinary procedures, providing advice on handling misconduct, capability and sickness absence issues and advising on discrimination. Claire also advises businesses on the employment aspects of restructures, redundancies and TUPE transfers, as well as exit strategies and drafting settlement agreements. Claire qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and has since been a partner and team leader in two national law firms, specialising in employment law. She became a partner in a niche employment law practice in 2015, where she continued to work until starting her own consulting practice in 2020 joining Walker Foster in the February of that year. She has advised trade union clients and their individual members, as well as advising businesses and schools, particularly owner-managed businesses. This has given her considerable experience of workplace dispute resolution from both the employee and employer point of view. A particular interest for Claire is in helping employers manage the employment relationship well, by having the right procedures in place, addressing issues effectively before they grow and making informed commercial decisions to benefit their business and minimise the risk of Tribunal claims. She has experience in delivering training to business clients and their managers to help them achieve that. Outside of work, Claire can be found walking her Doodle dog or doing Pilates to keep fit, watching her sons’ cricket and football matches, enjoying films at the local cinema and trying to see as many modern Shakespeare productions as she can.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Claire Collinge

Address

Walker Foster Limited

3 High Street

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 1AA



Phone 01756 700200

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

17/09/01

02/08/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Workwise Legal

?-13-11-2023

Solicitor

Walker Foster Limited

?-present