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Employment

Tackling employee-related problems effectively is vital to your prosperity and all employers need access to specialist, practical and timely advice if expensive claims are to be avoided.

We can advise on the full range of employment situations to identify issues before they become problems. If a dispute becomes unavoidable, we can deal with the pursuit and defence of claims in Employment Tribunals and civil courts.

If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact a member of the Hayton Winkley team on 01539 720136 or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Our specialisms include:

Please contact us for advice on any of these, or any other employment related issues

Your local expert

Gail Escolme

Gail Escolme is a specialist Employment Law solicitor with experiencein a wide range of employment issues. She aims to work with you to provide a practical cost efficient solution to all employment problems as well as offering employment law support in the day to day running of your business. In the 2011 Legal 500, which included HW as one of the top firms in the North West, Gail is mentioned as "extremely approachable and professional" for her work in recent large employment cases, including discrimination and misconduct claims.

Contact information

Gail Escolme

Gail Escolme - Solicitor

Telephone: 01539 720136

Our clients say...

  • Gail gave clear balanced/objective advice from which I could make certain decisions. Her concern for my welfare was particularly appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Hayton Winkley to those looking for objective expert legal advice and action

    KF, Penrith   (January 2012)
  • I received very good advice in an efficient and friendly way. Thank you

    LK, Sedbergh  (August 2011)
  • Gail provided me with exactly the kind of advice & support I needed, in a friendly approachable way. I would definitely recommend her to others. Thank you!

    CW Kirkby Lonsdale  (June 2011)
  • Thank you so much - your prompt service was amazing. Very good result.

    PT Kendal  (June 2011)
  • Mrs Escolme knows her stuff

    Anonymous, Windermere   (December 2010)
  • I dealt with Gail Escolme. I found her to be easy to contact, knowledgeable and very positive. She was efficient and secured a good result for me. Very pleased

    JM, Lancaster  (November 2010)
  • Many thanks for all your help with this; it's been great working with you and we will certainly refer our clients to you for advice in the future.

    Precipio, Carlisle  (June 2010)
  • It wasn't just excellent quality of advice, it was the professional and sensitive manner in which my case was handled

    SG Ulverston   (May 2010)
  • Gail filled me with a great sense of confidence. Her advice was sound and the outcome was just as she said it would be. I wouldn't hesitate in using her again

    PM Kendal   (May 2010)
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