Nicola Welchman
Nicola Welchman
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What our clients say
Fantastic from start to end
Having to contact or find an employment lawyer is never something you want to have to do, but from the very first contact to concluding the deal as it were, I can’t praise Nicola enough. She supported, helped, gave the right advice at the right time and in a way which was easy to understand. Nicola actually helped me rationalise what were very strange events. If anybody is facing the kind of event that needs an expert in employment law, Nicola and the team are the go-to experts. Hopefully I’ll never need their services again but if I did I’ll wouldn’t hesitate doing so!Anyone looking for an Employment Lawyer…
Anyone looking for an Employment Lawyer - I would highly recommend Bloomsbury Square Employment Law! Nicola Welchman looked after my case and I must say she was very professional kept me informed throughout the whole process, not forgetting her team 5 stars from me!Nicola Welchman excellent settlement support
Nicola Welchman recently supported me in negotiating a settlement with my previous employer. Nicola was highly professional and knowledgeable but also extremely personable. Nicola’s advice was perfect for the situation, and I felt supported throughout. Nicola achieved the best result possible, and the cost of her services was very reasonable. I would not have achieved the same result and as quickly without her. I can't rate her highly enough.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.
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Is an Ex gratia payment a sign of goodwill from your employer?
The word ex gratia comes from Latin meaning by favour. Often employers will dress up their offer of an ex gratia payment to say that it is within their gift and suggest that they are being generous. Whilst it is accurate that there is a discretion on the part of the employer, the ex gratia offer is not usually about doing you a favour.

Understanding Whistleblowing: A Study of Employee Perspectives on Reporting Wrongdoing in the UK
Whilst the majority of workers would be keen to whistleblow if they saw wrongdoing, over half (51%) of the UK’s workforce would not feel safe disclosing to their employer if they believed the company was breaking the law.

When is a settlement agreement the right choice?
Settlement agreements are usually offered by an employer as a means of settling a dispute or to offer favourable financial terms to an employee to leave employment. In assessing whether a settlement agreement is the right decision for you, it is necessary to consider the alternatives.