Claire Dawson
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Employment: Senior Executive
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About
Provided by Claire Dawson
Practice Areas
Claire is a Partner at BDBF LLP and has over 18 years’ experience as an employment lawyer.
Claire is a trusted adviser to senior executives, professionals, directors and LLP members in a variety of sectors, notably financial services and professional services. She advises employers on a range of matters including internal processes, exits and disputes. She has a particular interest in issues facing women at work including pregnancy and maternity discrimination, the gender pay gap and sexual harassment. Claire frequently assists individuals with physical and mental health conditions to navigate workplace challenges and disputes.
Career
Claire trained at Hammonds (now Squire Patton Boggs), was admitted as a solicitor in 2004 and later worked at Slater and Gordon (previously Russell Jones & Walker) before joining BDBF as a partner in 2021.
Professional Memberships
Claire is dual-qualified in England & Wales and Ireland. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association (Labor & Employment Law Section) and the London Irish Lawyers Association.
Chambers Review
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BDBF partner Claire Dawson has extensive experience acting for senior executives and other private individuals on complex matters including sex, race and age discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. She is also the employee co-chair of the ABA international labour and employment law committee.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She navigated the difficult issues with ease and gave clear advice on a very complex, difficult matter."
"Claire is an impressive and inspiring individual. She is knowledgeable, efficient but also compassionate and supportive."
"Claire has a keen intellect and a robust approach."
"She navigated the difficult issues with ease and gave clear advice on a very complex, difficult matter."
"Claire is an impressive and inspiring individual. She is knowledgeable, efficient but also compassionate and supportive."
"Claire has a keen intellect and a robust approach."
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