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Commercial law firm Lawrence Stephens has appointed Joanne Mackie as head of employment law.
Mackie previously headed up the employment practice at Slater & Gordon. She has over 20 years' experience in employment law, 15 of which were spent at the Government Legal Department.
Mackie specialises in discrimination claims, TUPE and collective consultation in M&A.
Lawrence Stephens senior director Andrew Conway commented: 'Sustained growth across the firm has called for a more robust and self-contained Employment Practice to service the needs of our clients. We are delighted that Jo will be joining us to head up this department and know that her experience and expertise will be a great asset. Jo’s appointment is further evidence of the sustained growth of Lawrence Stephens as we continue to offer quality legal services to our broad clientele'.
Mackie added: 'I am delighted to join Lawrence Stephens at such an exciting time for the firm to lead the growth and expansion of the Employment law team'.
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