Sally Eastwood

Senior Associate

With over 12 years of experience, I specialise in providing clear, prompt and tailored employment law advice to both employers and employees. My expertise spans a wide range of employment law matters, including:

• Workplace Disputes: Assisting with grievances, performance, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution.
• Contracts & Staff Handbooks: Drafting and advising on employment contracts including post-termination restrictions, service agreements, and workplace policies and procedures.
• Dismissals & Redundancies: Advising on unfair dismissal claims and redundancy processes.
• Settlement Agreements: Providing expert advice on their terms and implications and negotiating the best settlement terms.
• Discrimination & Harassment: Supporting clients with discrimination claims.
• Employment Tribunals: Representing clients in disputes and securing favourable outcomes.

For employers, I give practical and proactive advice tailored to your business to help you manage your workforce with confidence and can provide direct solutions to your people problems. From addressing disciplinary, sickness absence and performance issues to drafting compliant contracts and policies that protect your business, I can support you in creating a secure legal environment for employing a productive and happy workforce. 

For employees, I provide clear guidance through difficult workplace situations, protecting your rights and ensuring your concerns are addressed. Whether you’re navigating a grievance, facing disciplinary or performance allegations, considering a settlement offer, or pursuing a claim, I deliver robust yet compassionate advice. 

I pride myself on excellent client care, evidenced by over 40 five-star independent reviews on Review Solicitors. Clients appreciate my approachable style, keen attention to detail, results-driven approach and prompt responses. I’m passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for clients, whether that’s resolving a workplace issue swiftly or representing them at an Employment Tribunal. 

Before joining Kilgannon & Partners in January 2025, I spent 14 successful years at a leading regional law firm in the North West, most recently as a Partner specialising in employment law.

If you have an employment law query, please do not hesitate to contact me on se@kilgannonlaw.co.uk, 0800 915 7777

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