Partner - Employment

Danielle is one of the go-to solicitors in the area of pregnancy and maternity within the UK. 

Whilst on maternity leave with her first child, she was shocked to hear from other new mums about the unfavourable treatment they were being subjected to by their employers, as a result of them having a baby/being on maternity leave. This experience drove Danielle to set up free legal advice clinics for expectant and new mums at various centres across the North West and working closely with a number of specialist partners and organisations, such the Charity, Pregnant Then Screwed for whom she has provided legal advice for cases referred on from the PTS advice line for the last 10+ years.

Danielle has been involved in some big cases representing individuals and businesses when it comes to parental rights in the workplace. She has successfully secured apologies, large settlement sums and Tribunal awards for her clients, as well as successfully defending claims.

As a Mum of 2 boys, Danielle spends most of her spare time on the sidelines of various football matches for her two young sons, as well as juggling the work-life balance of being a mum and a full-time solicitor.

Danielle has been named a Leading Lawyer over the last few years in the Legal 500, as a result of her work in this sector.

Solicitor – Employment

Holly has a particular focus on supporting individuals who have experienced discrimination in the workplace and is extremely passionate about helping to navigate what can often be challenging and emotionally difficult situations, helping individuals understand their rights and options in order to achieve the best possible outcome. 

With a pragmatic and empathetic approach, Holly prides herself on giving tailored advice based on each individual’s circumstances and desired outcomes - whether it’s assisting with a grievance, challenging a redundancy situation, or negotiating a settlement or exit package, she endeavours to ensure that everyone she speaks to feel supported and empowered every step of the way.  Holly also has experience in advising and representing individuals in Employment Tribunal proceedings, acting on the client’s behalf or remaining in the background to provide strategic advice and guidance as needed, depending on the level of support the individual requires.

 Outside of work, Holly is a big foodie and loves both cooking and dining out.  She also enjoys running and going to the gym, and any event that involves live music.

Executive Assistant

With over 20 years of experience in administrative and executive support roles, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Pregnant and Protected. Rebecca is highly skilled in managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing documentation, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the team’s operations.

 Rebecca provides key support to the P&P helpline.  She is likely to be the very first person you speak to, if you ring our helpline and she handles the incoming enquiries, booking calls, and helping those who contact us access the advice they need, in a timely and efficient manner. Known for her attention to detail, discretion, and proactive approach, she plays a vital role in supporting the team’s delivery of our excellent service. 

Partner - Employment

Catherine is an employment law partner at Primas Law. She prides herself on working in partnership with clients to ensure their employment law needs and commercial objectives are met from every angle.

Her knowledge and expertise includes day-to-day advice on general workplace issues through to strategic advice to defend against Employment Tribunal claims.

Before joining Primas, she spent seven years as a qualified employment lawyer for a leading Legal 500 firm. She has been described as “a must-have support partner for any HR manager” and “a professional and reliable high-quality solicitor who provides an outstanding service”.

Catherine advises clients in relation to the full spectrum of employment law ranging from redundancies, TUPE and Employment Tribunal procedures through to restrictive covenants, reviewing and amending employment contracts, and drafting settlement agreements. She has particular expertise in employment status and regularly provides advice relating to agencies/agency workers.

Catherine conducts her own advocacy in the Employment Tribunal and has successfully represented a number of company clients. She is also a regular public speaker and has presented numerous employment law related seminars and training courses.

Outside of the office, Catherine is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in the art of Shukokai Karate.

Head of Employment

As Head of the Employment Team at Primas, David Walton oversees all of the work undertaken across the department.

David is an expert employment lawyer with well over 25 years in practice, specialising solely in this discipline.  He has particular expertise in handling complex discrimination cases, and has a long history of supporting clients through internal and external disputes arising from unlawful treatment suffered on account of pregnancy and maternity.  David is available to assist on the frontline of our Pregnant & Protectedhelpline service, but also provides specific input and support to Employment Tribunal cases that we run for clients with claims of pregnancy and maternity discrimination, not least with regard to the advocacy associated with such proceedings. 

Managing Partner

Adam is the founder of Primas and its Managing Partner. In that role, Adam concerns himself with the firm’s strategic direction, development and operational  performance.

In addition, Adam’s legal work centres around solving clients’ commercial problems. These solutions can take the form of legal proceedings or the drafting of commercial documents