Vicky Allum

Senior Associate

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What clients say...

"Excellent service from Vicky Allum who handled my case. Vicky worked in an extremely professional and timely manner and would definitely recommend to others."

"Vicky is an outstanding Employment Law Solicitor. I would highly recommend her services for Employment Law."

"Really helpful and supportive, Vicky was excellent. Thank you."


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I predominantly advise employees and concentrate on my client’s aims and objectives to reach the best and most pragmatic outcome for them whether that is via the Employment Tribunal or via a settlement agreement.

I qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and advise exclusively on employment law matters.

I predominantly advise employees and concentrate on my client’s aims and objectives to reach the best and most pragmatic outcome for them whether that is via the Employment Tribunal or via a settlement agreement.


I have gained extensive experience of negotiating and drafting complex and favourable settlement agreements including for Directors and senior executives and have a wealth of experience in pursuing employment tribunal claims on a wide range of complex matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment and victimisation, TUPE as well as holiday pay and unlawful deduction from wages.


For employers I review and draft bespoke employment contracts, consultancy contracts, handbooks, restrictive covenants, and settlement agreements to the specific needs to the business as well as providing advice on day-to-day HR and employment matters.



Insights from Vicky

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February 3, 2026
Did the use of NHS changing room by transgender woman give rise to claims for harassment and/or indirect discrimination?
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February 3, 2026
The appeal judgment criticised the original tribunal’s handling of both disability and justification issues. The judgment indicates that employers making dismissals based on assessment of readiness for promotion, without the employee having carried out the work for the role above, will struggle to show that decision is
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January 19, 2026
Ms Sanju Pal succeeds in appeal against Accenture at the Employment Appeal Tribunal – Tribunal’s reasoning on disability discrimination due to endometriosis was “wholly inadequate” and the decision could not stand
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December 18, 2025
A tribunal ruled non-binary identity does not amount to gender reassignment. Learn the legal reasoning and workplace implications with Kilgannon Law.
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December 11, 2025
A tribunal has held that the dismissal of a cleaner working two jobs and 17-hour days was fair. Learn why the decision was upheld, the key factors considered, and what this means for employers managing fatigue and safety risks.
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December 10, 2025
Understand how employee share options work, the different types available, and their tax implications. Learn how share schemes can reward staff, attract talent, and support business growth.
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By Dominic Holmes November 10, 2025
From 1 December 2025, ACAS early conciliation will double to 12 weeks. Discover what this change means, how it affects tribunal time limits and backlogs, and why more time may not always benefit employees or employers.
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By GERARD AIREY September 1, 2025
Analysis of Sanju Pal v Accenture UK Ltd: appeal on endometriosis, consulting model, and Category A classification in the EAT, 9–10 Dec 2025.
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March 31, 2025
A full time employee that is over 21 will soon be earning nearly £24,000 per annum which could mean that more employees are close to the minimum wage. Having an employee working close to the minimum wage poses risks to businesses. For example, if an employee works any overtime, they may then fall below the minimum wage.
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January 13, 2025
Kilgannon & Partners outlines key steps to comply with the new UK duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment. Services include risk assessments, policy updates, staff training, and confidential reporting. Contact us for support.