Constantine Law has enhanced its employment division with the hiring of Lucy Bloom, marking their second partner acquisition in a month.
- Lucy Bloom, previously a partner at Osborne & Wise, brings extensive expertise in employment law to Constantine Law.
- Bloom’s arrival follows closely after the hiring of Neil Johnston and Emmeline Coerkamp, contributing to the firm’s growth.
- Bloom specialises in complex employment issues, including grievance management, redundancy, and Employment Tribunal proceedings.
- John Hayes, Managing Partner, highlights the strategic value and progressive environment of Constantine Law as a draw for top talent.
Constantine Law continues to boost its employment practice by welcoming Lucy Bloom, a seasoned employment lawyer, from Osborne & Wise. Her appointment adds to the firm’s strategic expansion, bringing the total number of employment partners to eight within a consultant-led framework. This move illustrates Constantine Law’s commitment to strengthening its team with experienced legal professionals.
Lucy Bloom is noted for her profound understanding of employment law, offering advisory, transactional, and contentious legal services. Her capabilities extend to providing creative solutions for companies’ specific business challenges. Bloom’s expertise lies in managing workplace dynamics, handling complex grievance and disciplinary processes, and advising on redundancy and ill-health issues.
The firm, which prides itself on its agility and innovative approach, recently saw the addition of Neil Johnston from Bolt Burdon and Emmeline Coerkamp from PCB Byrne. This series of appointments aligns with Constantine Law’s intent to expand its high-calibre legal team while maintaining a flexible work environment free from traditional constraints.
Lucy Bloom is well-versed in representing both employers and senior employees in high-stakes Employment Tribunal cases. Her wide-ranging client base, spanning sectors from financial services to hospitality, underscores her adaptability and in-depth sector knowledge. She frequently advises senior executives on matters of discrimination, harassment, and contractual disputes.
Managing Partner John Hayes articulates the firm’s strategy of attracting top legal talents like Bloom and Johnston. Such recruitments, Hayes expresses, validate the firm’s non-traditional business model that eschews fixed costs and targets, allowing solicitors greater freedom and support to focus on client success. He emphasises the growing demand for adept legal advice in employment matters, ensuring the firm’s readiness to meet such needs.
Constantine Law’s strategic hires reaffirm its position as a leading, flexible law firm in the employment sector.
