Mali Smith
Mali specialises in advising and representing both businesses and individuals on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
About Mali
Mali’s specialises in dealing with a variety of employment law disputes such as unfair dismissal, TUPE, breach of contract, constructive dismissal, collective redundancies, discrimination, employment status, unlawful deductions of wages, restrictive convenants and bonuses. In addition, Mali advises employer and employees on settlement agreements.
Mali specialism is advising all sized companies on contracts of employment, employees handbooks, and internal procedures. Mali is also experienced in conducting grievances and disciplinary procedures and representing parties in employment tribunals & mediation.
Many thanks again for your professional guidance, care, and consideration at this difficult time. You have been an absolute pleasure to work with and have helped me immeasurably in maintaining my dignity and confidence.
Experience
Having started her career as a barrister, employment law litigation is Mali’s expertise. Mali has some 20 years’ experience of dealing with the full spectrum of employment law and employment tribunal claims, including defending claims for discrimination, restrictive covenants, Redundancy and TUPE.
- Advised a construction company on TUPE and collective redundancies with a view of saving costs for the client.
- Drafted and advised big commercial client on restrictive covenants that reduced substantially the client’s risk of employees soliciting clients and employees.
Negotiated an agreement on behalf of the employer, where the employee who claimed in excess of £50,000 received a nominal sum and a basic reference. This outcome enabled the employer to save management time and money.
Career
Mali has a Masters Degree from King’s College, London in Dispute Resolution and represented King’s College London in the International Mediation competition that took place in Paris at the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC).
After being called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn, Mali worked for an International American company that compensated Holocaust survivors. Mali went on to represent many employers and employees in a variety of employment tribunals working for some of the best solicitor firms in the UK.
Memberships
- Lincoln’s Inn
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Interests
Outside work, Mali enjoys family life, authentic music, concerts, theatre and spending relaxed time with friends.
When I found myself being bullied out of my workplace, there was one organisation in Warwickshire I called first - Wright Hassall. While managing the complexity of my corporate mistreatment, WH and Mali Smith provided the expertise and guidance I needed to navigate every stage. I was delighted with the outcome of my process as WH secured a significant pay-out, negotiating a final amount that exceeded my expectations. I would recommend WH and use them again in the future.
