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Gabrielle Parkes

Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX)
Employment Law

Gabrielle is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Employment Team, providing employment services to a variety of client’s including SME’s, HR professionals, charities and individuals. She has experience in dealing with a range of employment law issues such as grievance and disciplinary procedures, redundancy, drafting and negotiating Settlement Agreements, Employment Tribunal claims, unfair dismissal, restrictive covenants and drafting employment documentation which includes Staff Handbook policies, contracts of employment and consultancy agreements. Gabrielle works with the Corporate Team on employment matters relating to TUPE and due diligence as well as drafting and negotiating director’s service agreements. She additionally works with the Commercial Property Team providing advice on TUPE matters.

Gabrielle is a regular speaker at Woodfines HR forums and delivers employment law training both at conferences and webinars.

Gabrielle joined Woodfines in 2019 and worked as a Paralegal in the Woodfines Employment and Corporate Commercial Team and later decided to focus solely on Employment Law in 2024. She studied law at the University of Hertfordshire graduating in 2016 before going onto study with CILEX qualifying as an Employment Chartered Legal Executive in December 2024.

Gabrielle is passionate about equal opportunities and education and volunteers as a career mentor with a local charity.

Gabrielle is a Fellow of CILEX and a member of the Employment Lawyer’s Association.

More about Gabrielle..

Tell us something that not many people would know about you?

I’m a lover of experiences such as travelling, food, art and especially animal experiences.

If you weren’t a lawyer or in your current profession, what would you be doing?

I would probably be a baker, making beautiful, delicious cakes!

Testimonials

We have been using Woodfines for our employment legal advice for a number of years and couldn't be more satisfied. From the onset their team; Andrew Buckley, Natasha Moore and Sue Walmsley have demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and provided solutions to legal requirements relevant to a small company like ours. Their responsiveness, personable approach, professionalism, and in-depth knowledge are commendable. It's a pleasure to work with a firm that not only meets but exceeds expectations. We highly recommend Woodfines Solicitors for anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel.
I couldn't have asked for more support and advice over the last 12 months
Having taken my case to the employment tribunal, I then sought legal advice to represent me in court. What should have been a simple, speedy outcome turned into 12 long months due to the respondents delays. Maria and Gabrielle have kept me sane, offering advice and support all the way. I have nothing but thanks and gratitude for their tireless work and commitment on this matter. I would happily recommend them to others in my position.
Brilliant service from Gabrielle.

Gabrielle was recommended to our charity to deal with our contract.
Being a new employer, Gabrielle was there to guide us with all elements of the contract.

Thank you so much Gabrielle. We will certainly be recommending you to other people.