Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses.
Helen and Gemma join from Browne Jacobson, where they advised clients across England and Wales. Their arrival comes as the NHS and wider healthcare sector continue to manage a range of issues, including staffing pressure, workplace risk and new operating models.
Helen advises public and independent healthcare bodies and has particular expertise in supporting her clients to manage complex employment issues. She regularly works at Board level to help develop workforce strategy and respond to challenging situations, including complex and high value litigation. Gemma has extensive experience representing healthcare clients in complex employment tribunal claims and advises on employment issues linked to service redesign, organisational change and group and collaborative operating models.
Harmajinder Hayre, Head of Employment at Ward Hadaway, said: “The NHS is the country’s largest employer. The workforce challenges facing trusts and providers are significant, and the healthcare sector are seeking pragmatic, solutions-focused and cost-conscious advice.
“These appointments strengthen our ability to support healthcare employers on issues that are often complex, sensitive and closely tied to service delivery.
“Helen and Gemma bring senior expertise in areas where clients need...
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