Helen Cairns-Terry, Senior Associate

My job is all about people, and that is what I love. I also love the variety in employment law – one minute you can be advising on the employment aspects of a merger or acquisition and the next, negotiating a settlement or drafting a witness statement.

I’m seldom shocked by what employees get up to and I enjoy the challenge of applying complex legal principles to everyday situations in a common sense, easily accessible way.

Communication and common sense are invaluable – I listen carefully to my clients to be sure I know what they want, rather than assuming that I know what the best outcome is for them. I look for opportunities to add value, by anticipating a client’s next step or considering how they can streamline their process or prepare for what’s on the horizon.