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Rachel Roberts

Partner, Deputy Head of Employment and Immigration Team

Why choose me

Employment law gives me the chance to work with clients across the public, private and charitable sectors. Their approach to risk can really vary, with, for example, an SME being more afraid of ending up in a tribunal than a large corporate, as for them the risk may be more easily absorbed.

It’s this mix and the balance of being able to provide legal expertise and applying practical, sensible solutions to problems that has drawn me to practice employment law. I love getting to grips with how a business works and I really take the time to get to know you and your company process. I’m proactive, easily accessible and always thinking one step ahead in order to help you get the best from your people, as well as supporting you with any issues. I have a tenacious attitude and an approachable manner, and I build relationships with clients that go beyond just a legal adviser.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my young family, running and playing netball.

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Teams I work with

Employment law gives me the chance to work with clients across the public, private and charitable sectors. Their approach to risk can really vary, with, for example, an SME being more afraid of ending up in a tribunal than a large corporate, as for them the risk may be more easily absorbed.

It’s this mix and the balance of being able to provide legal expertise and applying practical, sensible solutions to problems that has drawn me to practice employment law. I love getting to grips with how a business works and I really take the time to get to know you and your company process. I’m proactive, easily accessible and always thinking one step ahead in order to help you get the best from your people, as well as supporting you with any issues. I have a tenacious attitude and an approachable manner, and I build relationships with clients that go beyond just a legal adviser.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my young family, running and playing netball.

Questions my clients ask me

When you hire someone, think about how key they will be to the business and what they will have access to, including systems, client databases and know-how. Protect yourself at the beginning of a relationship or on employee promotion so that you can get the correctly worded restrictions in place, manage expectations and increase your chance of being able to enforce a restrictive covenant should you need to.

Get on top of your personnel documents like staff handbooks, employment contracts and confidentiality agreements. Restructure departments to ensure they are working efficiently for the business and look at using performance and incentives-driven performance to get the most out of your people.

Read what my clients say about me

I found myself in an incredibly difficult and stressful position. Despite being one of the co-founders, out of the blue I found myself on the receiving end of a fabricated allegation, being suspended and then removed from a business that I cared deeply and passionately about. Thanks to HCR, in particular Adam Finch and his Dispute Resolution team, Rachel Roberts and her Employment team plus Derek Callanan and his Corporate team, not only did I stop the shareholder action and employment process in its tracks but I wrested back control and have removed the errant directors. Without HCR’s support, I wouldn’t be sitting here today in charge of a fantastic business with amazing employees.

Client testimonial Dispute Resolution

Rachel Roberts leads the team and also acts as deputy head for the firm’s national employment practice; she is well versed in dealing with TUPE matters, tribunal litigations, and restructurings.

Legal 500 2025 Employment – Gloucestershire

Further to the practice providing corporate support relating to insolvency and M&A in particular, the team has a vibrant standalone employment practice handling complex disputes, exit negotiations, and restrictive covenants.

Legal 500 2025 Employment – Gloucestershire

HCR Law excels across the entire spectrum of employment law, advising SMEs, globally active companies, and individuals.

Legal 500 2025 Employment – Gloucestershire

Awards and endorsements

Legal 500 2025 – Next Generation Partner

Legal 500 2025 – Next Generation Partner

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