Hifsa O'Kelly

London 020 3745 6535 · Truro 01872 672072

Profile:

Hifsa joined us in June 2023 as an Employment Partner, leading the development of our Employment Law practice.   She is a very experienced employment solicitor with extensive experience in litigation, representing employees and employers alike at the employment tribunal. Hifsa has an excellent track record in litigation, with many successful wins representing both the employer and employee and is regarded as someone who will fiercely represent her client to get the best outcome for them. Hifsa has represented clients in unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing cases, to name a few, areas of employment law.

Hifsa’s approachable manner helps her to guides her clients through the litigation process and keeps her clients updated on progress throughout. Her meticulous and thorough approach enables her to ensure that no stone has been left unturned and all available options have been explored to get her client the best outcome. 

In her spare time, Hifsa enjoys running and has ran 2 marathons for charity in the past year and is training for her third in 12 months. Hifsa also enjoys walks in the countryside and spending time with family and friends. 

Expertise:

Employees

Hifsa advises individuals on settlement agreements and has an excellent track record at negotiating exit packages for senior executives and employees.  Hifsa also advises individuals on restrictive covenants, employment contracts and disciplinary proceedings as well as other employment matters. Hifsa can assess your circumstances to help employees determine whether they have any employment claims and the options available to them.

Employers

Hifsa advises employers on HR policies and processes, including managing absences, disciplinary processes, director agreements and other areas of employment law.   Hifsa has acted for many different clients, including a well-known airline where she defended the organisation at tribunal and she has also acted for schools, universities, small-medium businesses

How Hifsa can help

Hifsa delivers solutions-driven, sensible, pragmatic advice which provides value for money and is free of jargon. Hifsa’s clients have commended her for her quick turnaround, her thoroughness and her dedication to their case. Hifsa goes above and beyond to ensure that her client gets the best outcome.

Hifsa’s proactive approach to dealing with employment matters can assist your business to prevent potential problems from arising, which could save valuable time and resources in the long run. She can review your policy documents and processes and make recommendations that may help reduce cost and minimise risk in the future. She can also help to defend tribunal proceedings. Hifsa’s approach to litigation is pro-active and she always has the best interests of her client in mind. 

For individuals, Hifsa is persistent and will fiercely fight your corner to get the best outcome for you. You can be confident that when you instruct Hifsa, you will, have a dedicated and hard-working solicitor who will listen to you, give you practical and honest advice and will persistently fight your corner.

If you have an employment law query of any kind, Hifsa provides a free initial discussion and explains clearly how she can assist and your options, as well as the likely cost. Hifsa can provide advice chargeable at an hourly rate or a fixed price for those who wish to budget and is open and transparent about the pricing.

Hifsa specialises in:

• Drafting settlement agreements
• Negotiating exit packages
• Advising employees on the terms of a settlement agreement
• Advising on disciplinary proceedings
• Advising on complex areas of employment law such as whistleblowing, TUPE and discrimination.
• Advising and drafting director service agreements
• Advising on HR policies and processes for businesses.
• Bringing and defending employment tribunal proceedings.

Hifsa is a member of The Employment Lawyers' Association (ELA).