Sophie Goodwill

Specialist Employment Solicitor

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Sophie is a specialist at guiding clients through internal disciplinary and grievance procedures, dispute procedures in relation to ill health retirement, and matters before professional regulators such as the Health and Care Professionals Council. If matters proceed beyond the internal processes, Sophie can conduct ACAS Early Conciliation and she is also highly experienced in representing clients in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. Her case load includes complex claims of Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Redundancy, Breach of Contract, TUPE, Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment and Unpaid Wages. She also advises on the terms and effects of Settlement Agreements to make sure her clients get the best possible outcome. Sophie loves her job and thrives by helping her clients to get the very best outcome to whatever employment issues they are experiencing. On those occasions Sophie is not at work she loves spending time with her family and friends, having a go at DIY projects and teaching her two young children how to cook (badly!!!).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 374879

  • Based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
  • Licensed for 19 years

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Sophie is a specialist at guiding clients through internal disciplinary and grievance procedures, dispute procedures in relation to ill health retirement, and matters before professional regulators such as the Health and Care Professionals Council. If matters proceed beyond the internal processes, Sophie can conduct ACAS Early Conciliation and she is also highly experienced in representing clients in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. Her case load includes complex claims of Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Redundancy, Breach of Contract, TUPE, Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment and Unpaid Wages. She also advises on the terms and effects of Settlement Agreements to make sure her clients get the best possible outcome. Sophie loves her job and thrives by helping her clients to get the very best outcome to whatever employment issues they are experiencing. On those occasions Sophie is not at work she loves spending time with her family and friends, having a go at DIY projects and teaching her two young children how to cook (badly!!!).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 374879

  • Based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
  • Licensed for 19 years

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  • Lincs Law Limited

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    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30 (Open)
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–16:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Greetwell Place, 2 Lime Kiln Way, Lincoln, LN2 4US

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Pawan

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Superb Legal Advice

Sophie was excellent, she explained in plain English every aspect of my settlement rather than lawyer-speak! She also challenged the employers on my behalf to get the best outcome! Brilliant, highly recommend her for legal employment services

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Kelly

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Excellent in every way

Sophie is fantastic, extremely professional and her advice is detailed and understandable. She went above and beyond to make sure I was supported and secured the best possible outcome. I would recommend her to anyone who needed such services

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Genuinely couldn't have asked for better

I came to Sophie in the middle of a really difficult tri-party employment situation, feeling out of my depth and worried I was going to be lowballed on a settlement I knew wasn't fair. From our very first conversation, she was calm, warm, and completely straightforward - no legal jargon, no scary tactics, just practical advice tailored to what I actually needed. Sophie was extraordinarily kind and helpful, going over and above, which meant so much, given I was between jobs and in such a stressful time in my personal life. She was proactive in catching issues/changes in the other side's paperwork that I would never have spotted, pushed firmly but professionally when the negotiation needed it, and always made me feel like she was fighting my corner without ever pressuring me into a decision I wasn't comfortable with. She also took the time to explain everything - what different clauses meant, what my realistic options were, and what the risks and trade-offs looked like at every stage. I never felt talked down to or rushed. In the end I got to a settlement I'm genuinely happy with, more than I was expecting, and I've come out of the process feeling supported rather than exhausted. If you're navigating anything similar, I'd recommend Sophie without hesitation.

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William

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Diligent, professional and incredibly thorough service

Sophie provided a first-class service from start to finish. She was professional, thorough and clearly very knowledgeable. My case was complex, but she took the time to understand the details properly and raised important points that had not even crossed my mind, including issues that AI had predictably and completely missed. Sophie's advice gave me real confidence throughout the process, and the matter ultimately reached a good outcome. I would thoroughly recommend Sophie to anyone looking for a solicitor who is diligent and genuinely committed to getting the best result. Thank you Sophie.

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James

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Outstanding Legal Support – Highly Recommended

I cannot recommend Sophie Goodwill highly enough. Throughout a complex and sensitive employment matter, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. What stood out most was that I truly felt listened to; she took the time to understand the nuances of my situation and provided fantastic, clear advice. Sophie went above and beyond to ensure my case was fast-tracked, achieving a resolution much quicker than I had anticipated. Her expertise and support were excellent from start to finish. Thank you Sophie.

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Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are so pleased Sophie was able to help.

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