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About
Provided by Emilie Cole
Career
Emilie’s commitment to securing justice for victims of harrassment and discrimination in the workplace has earned her a formidable reputation and inclusion in The Lawyer’s Hot 100, a list of the UK’s “most daring, innovative and creative lawyers.”
She’s known for taking high profile and often controversial cases, particularly involving the protection of equal rights. Emilie’s been recognised as Times Lawyer of the Week and Lawyer in the News in the Law Society Gazette. She was a finalist for ‘Legal Personality of the Year’ in the Lexis Nexis Awards 2020, ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in the Legal Business Awards 2020, and private practice solicitor of the year in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2020.
Emilie’s landmark Supreme Court case, Gilham v Ministry of Justice [2017] EWCA Civ 2220 (21 December 2017), recognising whistleblowing as a fundamental human right marks her out as a fearless champion of doing what’s right, not what’s easy.
Her high-profile legal battles have led to numerous precedent-setting judgements and millions of pounds in pay-outs for her clients.
Emilie has a reputation for tireless negotiation and mediation. She’s regularly instructed by senior level executives to negotiate large severance packages and advises businesses on fairly applying grievance, disciplinary and redundancy procedures.
Her experience in professional discipline makes her sought-after by regulated professionals who need guidance throughout disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.
Chambers Review
UK
Co-founder of Cole Khan, Emilie Cole is widely renowned for her deep expertise in handling claimant cases ranging from whistle-blowing to protected beliefs.
Emilie Cole is a founding partner of Cole Khan. She is recognised for her whistle-blowing work and is notable for her representation of employees from a range of professional services firms. Her expertise in acting for senior executives also encompasses significant discrimination cases.
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Provided by Chambers
"Emilie has been very thorough in dealing with my claims and I would strongly recommend her."
"She is very easy to deal with and puts clients at ease."
"Emilie has been very thorough in dealing with my claims and I would strongly recommend her."
"She is very easy to deal with and puts clients at ease."