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Walker Foster Limited Walker Foster Limited

Claire Collinge

Consultant Solicitor

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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.

Walker Foster Limited Walker Foster Limited

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 225156

  • Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire

  • Licensed for 24 years

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Walker Foster Limited Walker Foster Limited

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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 225156

  • Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire

  • Licensed for 24 years

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Employment

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  • Workwise Legal LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until November 2023

  • Walker Foster Limited

    Solicitor

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Contact

01756 700200
cec@walkerfoster.com
https://walkerfoster.com/meet-the-team/claire-collinge/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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    James

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    Throughout Claire has been focused on providing first class advice to inform my decision making. From the outset Claire sought to fully understand my drivers and objectives and focused her advice to help inform my options and final solution. It is apparent that Claire deeply cares about her clients and wants to offer the best quality of advice. She kept me informed and updated on progress. Without hesitation I would recommend Claire.

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    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, James. We're delighted to hear that Claire's approach and advice helped guide you through your decision-making process. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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    Employment advice

    Easy to digest advice. Did not take longer than required. Just what I required.

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    Many thanks for your feedback, Alastair. It is great to hear that Claire could provide you with employment advice in an easy manner. Your review is much appreciated.

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    Claire was very helpful

    I have used Walker Foster for years, but this was the first time we had used Claire as the advice we required was her speciality. Very knowledgeable and helpful so we appreciated her time. Would highly recommend to anybody requiring Claire's services - Thank you.

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    legal expert Claire Collinge Claire Collinge

    Walker Foster Limited

    Hi Danielle. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us again. We’re thrilled to hear that Claire’s expertise was exactly what you needed, and that you found her advice both knowledgeable and helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we will be sure to pass along your appreciation to Claire. Thank you for trusting us with your needs, and we look forward to assisting you in the future!

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    Kieran

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    Employment

    Will use again...

    I highly recommend and will definitely use Walker Foster again. A very detailed review was undertaken and I was kept in the loop with regular communications from Claire at all times. Everything was completed in a timely fashion.

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    legal expert Claire Collinge Claire Collinge

    Walker Foster Limited

    Hi Kieran. Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Walker and that Claire kept you well-informed throughout the process with regular updates. We pride ourselves on providing thorough, timely service, and it’s wonderful to know that everything was completed to your satisfaction. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything further.

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    Employment Settlement

    Would recommend Walker Foster to friend and family.

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    Thank you for your recommendation, John. We truly appreciate your support and are glad we could assist you.

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