Nicola Welchman
Partner
Nicola Welchman
Meet Nicola Welchman
I am an employment rights specialist. I have represented employees in workplace disputes for more than 17 years’. I offer advice on negotiation strategy, post-termination restrictions and executive compensation as well as undertaking the negotiations, contract negotiation and conducting litigation.
My clients
Over the years, I have represented clients across many sectors – from financial services, technology, high education to civil aviation, the third sector and the media.
My client base is wide and many clients come to me through referrals from previous clients and, in some cases, my opponents.
I regularly act for senior executives leaving employment in a range of circumstances from board disputes to burn out and performance processes to redundancy.
What our clients say
Recent cases:
- Acting for a Claimant in a disability discrimination claim and bonus dispute that was settled just prior to a 10-day hearing
- Negotiating the severance terms for an Executive in the insurance industry securing a significant ex-gratia sum as well as shares.
- Acting for a Chief Executive Officer of a Charity following a dispute with Trustees.
- Acting for a Senior Sales Executive secure 6 figure settlement.
- Negotiating a settlement for a senior leader who was falsely accused of bullying and harassment.
- Complex pension matter involving 7 figure settlement to resolve a historic failure to offer pension equivalence following a TUPE transfer.
My approach
I aim to quickly build a rapport with my clients, devise a strategy and work towards my client’s preferred outcome. I aim to negotiate and facilitate settlement. If a settlement is not possible, I am an experienced litigator and will represent my clients in litigation in a wide variety of tribunal and civil claims.
I have a particular interest in discrimination claims and often represent women who are pregnant or returning from maternity leave. I am well used to advising where complex mental health issues are material to the issues in the case.
My preference is to resolve disputes amicably but I draw daily on my extensive experience of employment tribunal litigation. I have a sympathetic ear and am understanding of my client’s needs during negotiations. I am tenacious and will doggedly represent my client’s interests in settlement discussions and beyond.
Nicola's featured article
Bloomsbury Square Employment Law enters rankings in Chambers UK 2026
Chambers has launched their 2026 rankings of the best employment lawyers in the UK and has ranked Bloomsbury Square Employment Law.
Bloomsbury Square Employment Law recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2026
Bloomsbury Square Employment Law announces today that the firm has been recommended by the Legal 500 UK for the first time as a “Firm to Watch” in the Employment (Senior Executives) section.
What is a reasonable settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee. It typically brings the employee’s employment to an end and waives employee’s right to legal claims in exchange for a financial payment.
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