Biography
Charlotte is a graduate of Durham University. She is a Partner in the Employment team and is the Head of Myerson HR. As a specialist employment lawyer with over 15 years of experience in providing commercial and practical advice to our clients, Charlotte is described as “incredibly professional and responsive”. She has particular experience in advising employers on all HR issues and processes as well as on more complicated restructuring and TUPE matters.
Charlotte is a keen negotiator and in addition to acting for various employers she advises senior executives and directors in respect of exit strategies and negotiation of termination packages.
Charlotte also has a wide range of experience in dealing with Employment Tribunal claims, for both employers and senior individuals, ranging from unfair dismissal to more complicated discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
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Expertise and Past Cases
Examples of Charlotte’s notable matters include:
- Acting for a large international company in respect of several Tribunal claims and securing dismissal of a disability discrimination claim raised against it, including conducting the advocacy;
- Negotiating a six figure sum exit package for a senior employee against a household name company and successfully securing further termination packages for other employees against the same company;
- Advising over 600 employees in relation to their settlement agreements in a large scale voluntary redundancy exercise;
- Advising a large manufacturing company in relation to the closure of its place of business and dealing with the related TUPE issues and redundancy process;
- Successfully representing a household name retail company in relation to various claims of disability, sex and race discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 as well as equal pay claims, brought by ex-employees.
History
Testimonials
Mr R. Bailey
Charlotte’s advice throughout was consistent, highly professional and reassuring. I was hugely pleased to close all issues to my complete satisfaction, following which Charlotte walked me through all the appropriate documentation before overseeing signature and exchange. I have since recommended Charlotte to a friend and would have no hesitation in recommending Myerson to others or using their services for any other matter in the future.
Miss N. Kay
Dealing with stress and leaving a company can be very emotive but having Myerson’s solicitors and being represented by Charlotte was invaluable to me. Charlotte explained everything in detail in a way I could understand, this made my exit from work less stressful. Charlotte’s knowledge of employment law was fantastic and she liaised directly with my company and removed the stress from dealing with any legalities.
Anonymous
Charlotte was excellent from the first moment I spoke to her. I couldn’t have been happier with the way she supported me in terms of legal representation. She explained things clearly and concisely and ensured that I had a full understanding of all of the options open to me. Charlotte’s communication was first class and I couldn’t recommend her and Myerson’s services highly enough.
Legal 500, 2019
I have dealt with Charlotte Gilbert who has been incredibly professional and responsive to my needs as a client. The level of service I have received from Charlotte in relation to her in-depth knowledge of her specialism but also in regards to customer service has been second to none.
Legal 500, 2020
Charlotte Gilbert at Myerson is not only professional but incredibly personal too, giving us excellent advice on a range of matters.
Legal 500, 2021
Charlotte explained things clearly, talked about options and she definitely understood the nuances of the situation and what different people required in the process e.g. the Chair and the HR Manager would have different questions. She listened very well and was always reassuring and non-judgmental in her communications and her approach. She always made time for us when needed, she understood our demands very well.
Legal 500, 2024
Charlotte Gilbert gives very commercial and pragmatic employment advice. She happily meets very tight deadlines and is a useful ear and sounding board when needed on confidential and complex issues.
Legal 500, 2024
Charlotte Gilbert was outstanding in my dealings with her. Authentic, honest and empathic, I would highly recommend.
Specialist Areas
Our legal services are underpinned by our knowledge and expertise in the following areas.