Biography
Keeley is a chartered legal executive in the employment team dealing with a wide range of employment law and HR matters.
Keeley has experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, assisting both claimants and respondents in bringing and defending claims in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal, and advising on all stages of an employment relationship - from recruitment to dismissal, resignation and negotiated exit.
Where appropriate, Keeley assists in the negotiations of settlement agreements on behalf of clients and advises on right to work.
Keeley joined Ashfords in September 2018 as a paralegal apprentice directly into the employment team. Keeley continued her studies through Cilex and qualified as a chartered legal executive in September 2026 with an employment specialism.
Relevant experience
Confidential – Logistics, Engineering and Technology Service Provider: Keeley works alongside the Company’s in-house legal team to provide employment law support for all stages of an employment relationship including recruitment and onboarding, performance management, capability, ill-health, disciplinaries, grievances, parental leave, change to contractual terms, dismissal, resignation and negotiated exit.
Confidential – Individual Claimant: Representing an individual client in an Employment Tribunal claim against a previous employer for unfair dismissal and monies owed. Keeley managed to secure a Judgment in her client’s favour for unfair dismissal and payment of monies owed, for maximum award receivable.
Various clients - Advising businesses in developing clear and compliant employment contracts and HR policies. Acting for both claimants and respondents in bringing and defending Employment Tribunal claims, and preparing for Employment Tribunal hearings. Hosting training sessions on employment-related topics to manager groups for businesses.
