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Paris Smith LLP Paris Smith LLP

Sarah Hayes

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I am an Associate in the Employment team at Paris Smith with seven years’ experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. I work with employers and employees across a wide range of sectors, providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to help clients navigate workplace challenges with confidence. My expertise includes disciplinary, capability and performance management matters; drafting and advising on employment contracts and service agreements; reviewing and updating staff handbooks and HR policies; redundancy and restructuring processes; managing employment tribunal claims; advising on settlement agreements and protected conversations; discrimination, harassment and equality issues; TUPE advice on business transfers, outsourcing and insourcing; corporate support during mergers, acquisitions and business sales; and data protection/GDPR issues in the employment context, including data subject access requests. I also deliver bespoke training sessions for HR teams, managers and leadership groups. I am a member of the management committee of the Employment Lawyers Association and have served as the Regional Representative for the Lower South East since September 2020.

Paris Smith LLP Paris Smith LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 629782

  • Based in Southampton, Hampshire

  • Licensed for 7 years

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Paris Smith LLP Paris Smith LLP

I am an Associate in the Employment team at Paris Smith with seven years’ experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. I work with employers and employees across a wide range of sectors, providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to help clients navigate workplace challenges with confidence. My expertise includes disciplinary, capability and performance management matters; drafting and advising on employment contracts and service agreements; reviewing and updating staff handbooks and HR policies; redundancy and restructuring processes; managing employment tribunal claims; advising on settlement agreements and protected conversations; discrimination, harassment and equality issues; TUPE advice on business transfers, outsourcing and insourcing; corporate support during mergers, acquisitions and business sales; and data protection/GDPR issues in the employment context, including data subject access requests. I also deliver bespoke training sessions for HR teams, managers and leadership groups. I am a member of the management committee of the Employment Lawyers Association and have served as the Regional Representative for the Lower South East since September 2020.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 629782

  • Based in Southampton, Hampshire

  • Licensed for 7 years

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Employment

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  • Paris Smith LLP

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    Until Present

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  • English

Contact

0238 048 2165
sarah.hayes@parissmith.co.uk
https://parissmith.co.uk/staff/sarah-hayes-associate/

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)

1 London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AE

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4.9 /5 17 Reviews
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    Madeleine Cahill

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    Amazing help

    Sarah recently advised me through a redundancy agreement with my employer and was so helpful. Her advice was second to none and she went above and beyond to help me. I couldn’t recommend Sarah and Paris Smith more for anyone needing legal advice.

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    We're delighted that Sarah's helpful advice supported you through the situation with your employer. We shall ensure that Sarah sees the kind review that you have left for her.

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    First class legal service

    So glad to have Sarah Hayes as my legal advisor for my settlement agreement. She guided me through the whole process and raised important contents for my attention. She also contacted my HR to sort out my annual leave issue promptly. I really appreciate for her top class professional service provided with caring, patience, dedication and efficiency! Thanks also go to other staff who helped this time. Highly recommend Sarah and Paris Smith.

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    Thank you for your kind review of the support Sarah and the Employment team provided to you recently. We will ensure that we pass on your review to Sarah.

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    Fantastically friendly and fast

    I dealt with Sarah on a personal matter and she was fantastic, easy and quick to deal with and got the results that I required.

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    We're delighted that Sarah was on hand to provide you the support and assistance you needed to obtain the result you required. Thank you for your feedback, which we shall be sure to pass on to Sarah.

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    Sarah Hayes was very thorough & easy to talk to

    Sarah Hayes was very thorough & easy to talk to

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    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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    GH

    Absolutely great.

    Sarah has been absolutely great. So knowledgeable and supportive throughout a difficult time

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    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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    I just wanted to thank Sarah Hayes for her invaluable advise. She was very helpful, approachable and knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

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    Hi Richard Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review of the service you have received from Sarah. We really do value feedback left as it helps us to improve the service we provide. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to Sarah. Kind regards. Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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    Brigitte

    I've received maximum support from Sarah Hayes within my constraint budget. Sarah was very responsive, and I felt well supported by her throughout the entire process.

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    Hi Brigitte Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for Sarah. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to her. Kind regards. Sandy (Website Manager)

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    I found Sarah Hayes to be understanding of my situation and she provided a detailed analysis of my agreement. The analysis was broken down in to sections and the language used allowed me to understand the implications. Sarah had a pleasant disposition and I found her very professional and easy to deal with. I will certainly use Sarah again.

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    Hi Gary Thank you so much for taking the time to leave Sarah such a lovely review. The team always strive to give the service clients would hope for and expect and to have that recognised means a lot. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to Sarah. Kind regards. Sandy (Website Manager)

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    Sarah was an amazing help, confident, precise and informative. Kept me up to date on correspondance and the finacial side of things. High recommed if you are in need of legal advice

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    Hi Angela Thank you so much for taking the time to leave Sarah such a glowing review. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to Sarah. Kind regards. Sandy (Website Manager)

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    Fiona

    I engaged Paris Smith to support me through a difficult redundancy situation. They picked up my call immediately and gave me on the spot support and advice on next steps. They lead me through the whole process swiftly and professionally, responding to any correspondence within a couple of hours. I came out of the process feeling fully supported and with a settlement that I was very happy with. I would highly recommend.

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    Hi Fiona Thank you so much for taking the time to leave Sarah such a lovely review. I'm glad she was able to secure a good settlement for you. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to Sarah. Kind regards. Sandy (Website Manager)

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