Helen Corden
Partner, Head of Employment & Incentives, UK
Helen is listed as an “Eminent Practitioner” in Chambers UK Legal Guide and is known for advising on complex and sensitive employment issues to clients in the public and private sector. A significant part of her practice is conducting complex and high-profile investigations and managing disputes
Helen's experience
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Represented a London Russell Group University in the defence of an Employment Tribunal claim involving whistleblowing, disability discrimination and breach of contract allegations.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised public body on parliamentary privilege and the powers of parliamentary committees in relation to requests for the disclosure of documentary evidence.
- United Kingdom
- Government and public sector
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Conducting an investigation for an institution in the Higher Education sector concerning allegations of institutional racism and racial micro-aggressions, making findings of fact and suggesting recommendations in relation to changing the University’s policies and procedures.
- United Kingdom
- Government and public sector
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Acting as the Independent Legal Adviser to a Disciplinary Panel for a Russell Group University. Included advising on the process of the hearing, ensuring fairness in the proceedings and considering and reviewing large amounts of information to come to advise on evidence-based judgements which take into account the University’s Statutes.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a quasi-public sector body on the termination of employment of an Executive Team member. Provided strategic recommendations to the Board and addressed differing opinions from a diverse group of stakeholders.
- United Kingdom
- Retail & Consumer
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Conducting an investigation for an institution in the HE sector concerning allegations of sex discrimination and harassment brought by multiple students and staff members and producing a detailed report with findings and recommendations.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a leading London-based University on the successful defence of a high profile claim of whistleblowing and disability discrimination at a 7 week Employment Tribunal hearing.
- United Kingdom
- Universities & Education
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Advising on the HR and employment law aspects of a major rolling re-procurement of services being undertaken by a central government department. Involves advice on the TUPE implications and amendments required to the Model Services Agreement
- United Kingdom
- Government and public sector
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Supporting a global consumer healthcare brand on the HR and employment law aspects of the sale of its shared services centre and the outsourcing of its shared services function across Europe.
- United Kingdom
- Diversified Industrial
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Advised Universities UK on the merger of three Sector Bodies, including advice on the application of TUPE and information and consultation requirements.
- United Kingdom
- Universities & Education
Credentials
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2017Made Partner at Pinsent Masons
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2000Qualified - England and Wales
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1998University of Leicester – LLB European Law with Italian
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1998Joined Pinsent Masons
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