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Emily Chalkley

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Emily has a broad practice that covers both contentious and non-contentious areas.

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About

Emily is a highly experienced litigator working in both the Employment Tribunal and High Court. On the non-contentious side, she provides HR support to corporate clients, advising on complex restructures, global employment policy changes and TUPE.

She is skilled in managing post-termination disputes with senior executives and adept at advising on settlement negotiations and severance terms. Emily has a strong track record in handling sex discrimination and equal pay cases, particularly for senior women in the financial services sector.

Her practice has an international scope, and she acts for several multinational companies on a range of cross-border employment matters and disputes. Emily holds the position of Deputy Chair of the Employment Lawyers Association’s (ELA) International Committee and is a Council Member of the American Bar Association.

Emily is a regular contributor to employment law and HR publications and offers commentary for the media. Committed to giving back, she participates in pro bono schemes and is passionate about diversity, inclusivity and social mobility. As an active and vocal member of the Firm's Diversity Committee, she works to promote a culture of inclusion and equality within our Firm.

Emily is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Experience

  • Advising and negotiating settlement packages and severance terms for senior executives and directors
  • Advising on TUPE and employee related matters for corporate acquisitions
  • Acting for large plcs, defending unfair dismissal, discrimination and unlawful deductions of wages claims
  • Advising and drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements and company policies and procedures
  • Advising both employers and employees on matters relating to employee restrictive covenants

Recognition

  • pro-bono-recognition-list-2025-v2

Our thinking

  • The Times, City AM and the Daily Mail quote Dan Pollard on government plans to remove the cap on unfair dismissal claims

    Dan Pollard

    In The Press

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  • The Guardian and The i quote Emily Chalkley on the UK government's U-turn on day one employment rights

    Emily Chalkley

    In The Press

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  • AI and Employment Law: Fairness, Transparency and Workplace Risk

    Emily Chalkley

    Insights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys Partner Promotions 2025

    Bart Peerless

    News

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  • Emily Chalkley writes for The Times on how best to use employee influencers

    Emily Chalkley

    In The Press

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  • Supreme Court offers reassurance to administrators where large-scale redundancies are necessary

    Jana Billington

    Insights

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  • Pro bono assistance to form charity supporting former Afghan interpreters in British Army

    Sarah Farrelly

    Insights

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  • Emily Chalkley writes for The Evening Standard on the Goldman Sachs equal pay settlement and potential for future claims

    Emily Chalkley

    In The Press

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  • Hugs, harassment and HR policies: Employment issues in the Succession workplace

    Emily Chalkley

    Insights

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  • International Secondments cross-border considerations

    Emily Chalkley

    Insights

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  • The Sunday Times quotes Emily Chalkley on risks in employees using social media

    Emily Chalkley

    In The Press

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  • What’s new in employment law podcast: The year ahead in 2023

    Nick Hurley

    Podcasts

  • 2023 – What is on the employment law horizon?

    Nick Hurley

    Insights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys acts for Maitland Medical Services Ltd on its acquisition of Soma Health Limited

    Emily Chalkley

    News

    min read
  • How to tackle a large Gender Pay Gap

    Emily Chalkley

    Quick Reads

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  • Michael Powner and Emily Chalkley write for People Management on who pays the price for vicarious liability

    Michael Powner

    In The Press

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  • Administrators beware where more than 20 redundancies are planned

    Emily Chalkley

    Insights

    min read
  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Canadian toymaker Spin Master on acquisition of iconic Rubik’s Cube®

    Daniel Rosenberg

    News

    min read
  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Dalton Capital (Holdings) Limited on its sale to Polar Capital Holdings Plc

    Charlie Ring

    News

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