Claire Gilbert

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About Claire Gilbert

Highly experienced multi-disciplinary advisor, with substantial in-house, private practice, commercial and board experience. Strong track record in third sector, including advising Trustee boards, GCs, senior management and HR/ER. Experienced in contentious employment law including advocacy in numerous settings, and complex claims. Demonstrated history of supporting general counsel, heads of legal and senior HR & BPs at global companies, fund managers, banks, NGOs and third/voluntary sector, and advising executives and other employee/worker clients. Particular experience in sensitive disputes - discrimination and whistleblowing, professional conduct issues, industrial relations, and international employment law issues. Strong professional skills in all aspects of UK employment law, including policy work, global mobility, and negotiating recruitment & exits for employers, employees and teams. Previous contentious matters include maternity, race, religion & belief discrimination claims, bonus litigation, team moves, disciplinary & regulatory investigations, data privacy and whistleblowing. Growing experience of charity law & governance. Enjoys working closely with partners, public speaking, designing & delivering training, and engaging with media regarding legal issues. 6 years experience working within a London Local Authority on various committees & on scrutiny of local authority decision making, including planning, housing & environment, and with supporting new and emerging voluntary sector organisations on their governance & to grow & seek funding. Particular interest in supporting diverse, female-led community groups. Fluent French. Basic German. Amateur cello. Loves: bikes, baking, book club and being outdoors. Dislikes: litter, take it home!