Vicki Fagan

Senior Associate

Employment specialist advising senior executives and businesses on a variety of workplace issues, with particular expertise in pregnancy, maternity and other family-friendly rights.

⚖️ 6+ years qualified 👩‍👦 Pro-Manchester's Parent and Carer Group ⚖️ Trafford Law Society 🛍️ Retail

Biography

Vicki advises senior executives and organisations on the full spectrum of employment law issues. She is known for providing clear, commercially grounded guidance that helps clients navigate complex workplace challenges with confidence and clarity.

Vicki deals with both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular emphasis of risk management, strategic decision-making and resolving sensitive disputes.

Vicki has a specialist focus on pregnancy and maternity matters and the wider suite of family-friendly rights.

She regularly supports clients through issues involving discrimination, flexible working, parental leave and return-to-work arrangements, ensuring they remain compliant whilst fostering inclusive, supportive workplace cultures.

Her experience in this area allows her to provide empathetic, pragmatic advice to both individuals and businesses during what can often be highly personal and legally nuanced situations.

Vicki sits within Myerson’s Private Client sector team and is also the Deputy Head for the firm’s Retail Sector. This allows her to tailor her expertise accordingly, particularly to best serve those retail businesses, operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Vicki is committed to supporting working parents and carers. Vicki sits on the Pro-Manchester Parent and Carer Group committee, dedicated to championing the needs of parents and carers and promoting initiatives that support work–life balance.

She also volunteers as a mentor for Growth Spurt, an external organisation focused on helping parents transition back into work after periods of parental leave, offering guidance with practical career support.

Vicki’s combined experience enables her to bring a holistic, people-centric perspective to her work. Whether advising boards, HR teams or individual executives, Vicki strives to deliver advice that is strategic, compassionate and attuned to the realities of modern working life.

Client Feedback

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Mr. Heald

The service was excellent. Vicki was not only very professional, but timely in her responses and understanding of key timelines. I would definitely use Myerson again.

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Rachel Atherton

Vicki Fagan has demonstrated complete professionalism, proactiveness and a thorough duty of care throughout my recent case. She goes the extra mile and exhibits excellent knowledge in her field. She is an asset to Myersons Solicitors.

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Mr S

I have always been impressed by the high quality professional service I have received from Myerson. The continuity of service has meant that no matter who I dealt with previously, the next solicitor picks up where their colleague left off. Vicki Fagan helped me diligently and swiftly. Thank you very much!

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Diane Dijoux

Vicki was really nice and professional, I was satisfied with her work and advice.

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William Canales

It was a pleasure dealing with Victoria Fagan at Myerson Solicitors. The service provided was honest, professional, easy to follow, efficient. I would definitively recommend their services and will use their professional legal advice if required in the future.

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Phil Pooke

I was ready to just sign a contract but after speaking with Vicki from Myerson I glad I never. Vicki went through the contract with me step by step, which helped with the bits I did not understand and also pointed out the bits that did not fit the situation. I came out the other side with full knowledge of what I was signing and with Myerson's help, better terms.

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Tracey

I wanted to thank Vicki in the employment team at Myerson for all her help advising throughout the current COVID-19 updates and legal changes. The employment team at Myerson were really quick off the mark and had the knowledge to help us and our business as changes came through, giving us the confidence we needed to make some big decisions. Thank you again, really helpful and very friendly and approachable.

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Emily

Victoria made my situation and process feel simple and easy. She was very kind and understanding and explained everything I didn’t understand well which made me feel at ease. Becoming a client for Myerson Solicitors was an easy process also.

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Anonymous

Vicki was very supportive and explained all that was needed in a clear and concise way. The work was completed in a timely manner. Thank you

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Julian

I recently needed expert help while negotiating with my ex-employer, and Vicki was excellent. She listened and engaged with me in a professional yet empathetic way. She kept me updated and engaged so professionally with my ex-employer that we could conclude matters in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend Myerson, and Vicki in particular.

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Katie Smith

I was recommended to use Myerson for an employment law issue and they were fantastic. Vicki was incredible - she explained everything so clearly, listened to my wants and needs, and advised me of all my rights. She communicated efficiently with my employer and even chased them when they were being a bit slow. I couldn’t ask for anything more and would recommend her to friends and family if they are ever in need.

Recent Experience

  • Successfully negotiated a lucrative exit package for an employee who was subjected to discriminatory comments;
  • Successfully assisted in relation to an Employment Tribunal claim for unfair dismissal on behalf of the founder of a large wholesale company;
  • Provided guidance and support in relation to the obligations under TUPE, in relation to the purchasing of a business;
  • Advised a number of company owners in respect of settlement agreements following the sale of their company;
  • Advised a company in relation to the drafting of their employment contract to accommodate a fixed-term employee, including the enforceability of the restrictive covenants;
  • Provided practical advice to a large law firm in dealing with various grievances in the midst of their disciplinary process;
  • Advised a Senior Executive on terms of their restrictive covenants and provided advice on strategy to successfully negotiate their release;
  • Provided guidance and practical support in relation to redundancy processes; and
  • Audited a law firm’s employment contracts and policies and re-drafting the same to ensure compliance and consistency.

Awards & Rankings

UK Recommended lawyer 2026 1
Legal 500 — Recommended Lawyer
2026
2024 BANNER e1707495997114
Manchester Legal Awards — Employment Team of the Year
2024

Memberships

  • Sheffield University - 2:1 LLB (Hons) degree in Law & Criminology
  • BPP – LPC – Commendation
  • Committee Member of the Trafford Law Society
  • Committee Member of Pro-Manchester's Parent and Carer Group
  • Mentor for Growth Spurt

Insights & Media

Retail and H&L Under Pressure: Legal Tools for Survival and Restructuring
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Retail and H&L Under Pressure: Legal Tools for Survival and Restructuring

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Redundancy | 27 February 2026
Employment Law Spring Update
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Employment Law Spring Update

In this comprehensive employment law update, experts from Myerson Solicitors provide a detailed overview of the most significant legal developments affecting employers in 2026 and beyond. This session explores the impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025, forthcoming legislative changes, the growing use of AI in the workplace, emerging...

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Government Consults on Stronger Dismissal Protections for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

Earlier this year, we discussed recent data from the campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed, which revealed that approximately 74,000 women a year lose their jobs simply for being pregnant or for taking maternity leave . Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) found that 11% of new mothers felt forced out of their jobs, either...

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Sexual Harassment in Retail: What Does the New Legal Duty Mean for Your Business?
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What is a Restrictive Covenant in Employment?
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What is a Restrictive Covenant in Employment?

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Employment | 22 July 2024
New Protections for Parents and Carers at Work Receive Royal Assent
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Meet Our Employment Solicitors

Home-grown or recruited from national, regional or City firms. Our employment lawyers are experts in their fields and respected by their peers.

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Joanne Evans

Jo is a Partner and Head of our Employment Team

Jo Hen

Joanne Henderson

Jo is a Partner in both our Employment and Compliance Teams

Charlotte Gilbert v2

Charlotte Gilbert

Charlotte is the Head of Myerson HR and a Partner in our Employment Team

Victoria Davies

Victoria Davies

Victoria Davies is a Legal Director in our Employment team

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Jack Latham

Jack is a Senior Associate in our Employment Team

Vicki

Vicki Fagan

Vicki is a Senior Associate in our Employment Team

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Amy Salim

Amy is an Associate in our Employment Team

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Kurt Reilly

Kurt is an Associate in our Employment Team

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Anjali Brown

Anjali is an Associate in our Employment Team

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Isobel Barton

Isobel is a Solicitor in our Employment Team

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Emily Arnold

Emily is a Trainee Solicitor in our Employment Team

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Janice Green

Janice is a Senior Legal PA in our Employment Team

Jessica Pratt

Jessica Pratt

Jessica is a Legal PA in our Employment Team.