Melanie Morton

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Melanie is a Solicitor, Partner and Head of the Employment Law Department. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in employment law, Melanie provides clear and pragmatic advice to clients across a wide range of sectors including transport, retail, manufacturing, technology, education, healthcare and leisure. Known for her approachability and client-centric focus, Melanie supports businesses, charities, public sector bodies and individuals on the full spectrum of employment issues. Notably Melanie has extensive experience in the provision of strategic HR advice and large scale HR project support, negotiating severance agreements for senior employees, complex disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination matters, redundancy and restructure, unfair and constructive unfair dismissal, TUPE and recruitment. Melanie has particular expertise and interest in delivering tailored training sessions on employment law and HR compliance, working in partnership with clients to help them to stay ahead of legislative changes and reduce legal risk through proactive management. A confident and strategic litigator, Melanie also represents clients in employment tribunal proceedings, combining years of legal insight with commercial awareness to help clients navigate the process and achieve the best possible result. Melanie is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has been recognised by the Legal 500 as a Rising Star.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 414656

  • Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Licensed for 1 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Melanie is a Solicitor, Partner and Head of the Employment Law Department. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in employment law, Melanie provides clear and pragmatic advice to clients across a wide range of sectors including transport, retail, manufacturing, technology, education, healthcare and leisure. Known for her approachability and client-centric focus, Melanie supports businesses, charities, public sector bodies and individuals on the full spectrum of employment issues. Notably Melanie has extensive experience in the provision of strategic HR advice and large scale HR project support, negotiating severance agreements for senior employees, complex disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination matters, redundancy and restructure, unfair and constructive unfair dismissal, TUPE and recruitment. Melanie has particular expertise and interest in delivering tailored training sessions on employment law and HR compliance, working in partnership with clients to help them to stay ahead of legislative changes and reduce legal risk through proactive management. A confident and strategic litigator, Melanie also represents clients in employment tribunal proceedings, combining years of legal insight with commercial awareness to help clients navigate the process and achieve the best possible result. Melanie is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has been recognised by the Legal 500 as a Rising Star.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 414656

  • Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Licensed for 1 years

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

4 George Street, Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 3BE

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Excellent experience - Settlement Agreement

Couldn't rate the service high enough. From start to finish, Melanie and her team were great and thoroughly explained the process. The agreement wasn't straight forward and required some back and forth, this was no issue for team and everything with resolved and settled quickly.

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Clear guidance and easy to talk to.

I came to Melanie in a fairly stressful period in my career - she was warm and easy to talk to which made such a difference. Melanie offered clear guidance in an easy to understand way and was responsive to my questions. I would highly recommend her services.

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100% worth it

Melanie assisted me in figuring out my options when dealing with some work options after a restructure that were affected by my disability. She was extremely thorough and quick to respond.

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Friendly, Professional, and Efficient

Mel Morton offered her expert advice for a work-related issue, and I was very happy with every interaction. Both she and her team were friendly, communicative, responsive, and knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend!

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Excellent service

Melanie Morton assisted me with a settlement agreement. She supported me at every stage, making the whole process very smooth.

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