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Cripps Pemberton Greenish—Melanie Stancliffe

01 November 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Employment expert comes on board as partner

Cripps Pemberton Greenish has strengthened the employment team with the appointment of Melanie Stancliffe as a partner in its London office.

Melanie joins the firm after almost four years with Irwin Mitchell. She has 21 years of experience in the employment field, advising senior executives, professionals and corporations on issues such as terminations, boardroom disputes and tribunal claims. Additional areas of expertise include whistle-blowing, TUPE transfers and discrimination matters. Melanie is also a fluent French speaker and co-chair of the French Chamber of Great Britain HR forum.

Melanie commented: ‘I’m excited to join Cripps Pemberton Greenish, the firm has a great reputation for supporting businesses and individuals for all their needs, including its employment work, highlighted by its recent rankings in key legal directories. I am delighted to work with the team to continue to build on this reputation, and add to its offering to clients.’

Head of employment Rhona Darbyshire added: ‘We are delighted to have Melanie joining the team. Her extensive knowledge, particularly of working with international clients, will further strengthen our employment offering and the service we provide.’

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