We’re celebrating the welcome return of Helen Harradine who rejoins as Associate Solicitor in the Employment Law and HR team.
With more than 24 years in the sector, Helen’s legal career is one of considerable experience in advising both employer and employee clients alike across all sectors; enabling her to provide sound and practical advice to clients that carefully considers theirs and the other party’s potential legal arguments.
Recently accredited as an Associate to Watch in the highly coveted Chambers rankings, Helen joins a team with a drive and passion for growth whilst delivering unrivalled standards of customer care for their clients.
Commenting on her return to Slater Heelis, Helen Harradine said: “When the opportunity arose to rejoin such a fantastic firm, now under the umbrella of Lawfront, I knew I had to jump at the chance. It’s a boomerang move that sees me return to colleagues I hold in high regard, and with Debbie Coyne at the helm of the team, I know we can go on to achieve great success for us as a team and, more importantly, for our valued clients.”
Helen originally joined Slater Heelis in 2021 before leaving in June 2024. On her return she will continue to play a pivotal role in the team in handling all employment matters whilst also providing day-to-day HR support and assistance to representing Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal claims of varying degrees of complexity.
Commenting on Helen’s appointment, Rachel Fletcher, Managing Partner, added: “It’s a really great coup to welcome Helen back, and it’s clear to see she already has her feet firmly under the table. With the backing of Lawfront and with their investment in more infrastructure and technology, we have created an incredible working environment we are fiercely proud of, and it is great to see this is being recognised and acknowledged by former colleagues who want to return to the fold.”
With Lawfront’s commitment to its people, the value proposition at the firm has been prioritized allowing the team to work smarter, work better and serve clients with unwavering support whilst also enjoying the new benefits being offered to all employees.
Axel Koelsch, COO from Lawfront said: ““Sometimes fee earners are apprehensive about what private equity investment might mean for their firm and their careers. The return of valued alumni like Helen based on the feedback they receive from colleagues about the investments we make into people, technology and growth – is an important validation of our approach to creating a great place to work”.