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Vaishali Thakerar qualified as a solicitor in 2005, she has specialised in employment law for over 20 years. Vaishali has acted in cases before the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Court of Appeal. Vaishali excels at building strong client relationships and has significantly grown our team’s client-base as a result. Her personable approach and down-to-earth attitude enables her to clearly explain the legal complexities of all aspects of employment law. She is an excellent negotiator, a skill she puts to good use when consulting on termination packages and undertaking mediation. Vaishali is recognised as a Leading Partner by Legal 500 in the East Midlands.

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Vaishali Thakerar is a Director of Lawson West and brings extensive experience to the firm, overseeing the Employment team within the business. As a confident litigator, Vaishali deals with all aspects of employment law ranging from tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract to more complex claims of TUPE, Working Time Regulations and complex discrimination claims. She also understands the importance of the employer-employee relationship and has a clear ability to look at the bigger picture.

Vaishali Comments

“I am experienced in working with clients on challenging negotiations and can support them with their employment issues, help to find solutions to problems and help them achieve their goals, whether straightforward or not. I explain complex employment law issues in straight-forward language and provide clients with tailored, comprehensive advice to ensure they achieve their commercial aim without unexpected and costly repercussions. This allows my clients to focus on what they do best.”

About Vaishali

Outside of the law, Vaishali enjoys going to the gym, walking and spending time with her family.

Vaishali Thakerar, Director, Employment Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester ""Hi I have attached a five star rating because Lawson West Solicitors have helped me over the passed 12 months with a Employment tribunal process which is been very challenging to say the least. But now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel thanks to Vaishali Thakerar and her team so yes a BIG thank you for helping me and I would recommend them to you. THANKS Michael Timson."" A Google 5-Star Review

Michael Timson, a Google 5-star Employment Client Review

Vaishali Thakerar, Director, Employment Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester A comment from a recent employment client: ""Thank you once again for all your advice and support.""

J A, Employment Client, Leicester

Vaishali Thakerar, Director, Employment Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester A comment from a recent client who was very pleased to win their case at an employment hearing: ""This is amazing news!! I just wanted to say thank you again and reiterate how great you and your whole team have been throughout this whole process.""

Client T., Leicestershire, for Vaishali Thakerar

Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester ""I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help and support with this matter and will keep you in mind should I need any legal support in the future.""

R B, Client, Leicestershire

Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester Your news... ""Couldn't have come at a better time in these difficult times for us and everyone. We much appreciate all the hard work and the help and support you gave us along the way.""

A T, Client, Leicestershire

Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester The service stood-out because ""There was excellent contact throughout"", ""Nothing could have been improved upon"" and ""I will use you again. Thank you"".

Mr T, Leicester

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