Rumana Bennett

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About Rumana Bennett

I am an experienced consultant employment lawyer (with prior experience in immigration and litigation) and a track record of helping my clients to achieve successful outcomes over nearly 20 years. I work with both employees and employers, which enables me to see employment situations from both sides.My approach is people-centric, values-driven, principled, thorough, practical and intuitive. I will always try to do my best for my clients taking into account their personal circumstances. When you choose me, you don’t get a lawyer who watches the clock. You gain peace of mind in the safe hands of someone who genuinely cares.I will explain your options in clear language and without using legal jargon. I will regularly update you, so you can make informed decisions. Areas of expertise that I am especially passionate about include unusual or groundbreaking work (State Immunity and the Missions Appeal Tribunal (MAT) and helping to create workplaces that are neuroinclusive and supportive of women going through the peri-menopause.What my clients say:Client testimonial 1: “Rumana provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout my employment dispute. From the start, she listened carefully, explained my options clearly, and guided me through what could have been a very stressful process.Rumana was always approachable and kept me updated throughout, which made a big difference. Thanks to her advice and calm approach, the matter was resolved smoothly and with a result I was happy with.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rumana to anyone needing advice or support with an employment law issue.” [MD at an SME, London]Client testimonial 2: “Thank you so much — it’s been a real pleasure working with you. You’re not only a true professional but also a genuinely lovely person” –[client undergoing a redundancy consultation process]Research with my network in September 2025 shows that they think the following:is intuitive and kind but quietly tough and steely for her clients takes time to understand your perspectivehas high emotional intelligencehas an eye for detail, without losing the big picture and getting to the underlying issue(s)is highly skilled, knowledgeableis fair and discreet and compassionate is forensic in her analysis of situationswill always make you look at and consider an issue from a range of perspectives … she has the ability to ask the right questionsWHAT NEXT? Get in touch via LinkedIn for a confidential no-obligation meeting to explore how I might be able to help