Firm hire: City partner joins Cripps Pemberton Greenish

Cripps Pemberton Greenish has welcomed City partner Melanie Stancliffe to its employment team. 

Stancliffe advises senior executives, professionals and corporates on employment matters including terminations, boardroom disputes and high value tribunal claims. She has particular experience in the sectors of IT, technology, financial services and retail. 

Stancliffe joins from Irwin Mitchell’s London office. One of her leading cases is Wardle v Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, a discrimination case which was heard at Court Of Appeal.

She is co-chair of the French Chamber of Great Britain HR forum. The forum, aimed at HR directors and professionals, shares best practices to optimise working conditions and motivate employees. 

Stancliffe 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.'