Mayo Wynne Baxter Strengthens Employment Law Team with Key Partner Appointment

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Humphreys as a Partner in our highly regarded Employment Law team.

Nicole brings over 15 years of extensive experience in employment law and dispute resolution to the firm. She joins Mayo Wynne Baxter from Acumen Law, where she served as Head of Employment, advising both employers and employees on a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Specialising in all facets of employment law, Nicole’s expertise spans unfair dismissal, discrimination, contract and policy drafting, redundancy, settlement agreements, TUPE regulations, and disciplinary and grievance procedures. She is also highly experienced in delivering engaging employment law training and seminars for clients across diverse sectors.

Commenting on her appointment, Nicole said: “I am delighted to have joined a firm with such a strong reputation and a robust employment team. I was particularly drawn to the collaborative and client-focused culture here. I look forward to becoming an integral part of the team and a go-to contact for clients needing employment law support.

“Employment law is a constantly evolving area that interacts with many other aspects of law, including commercial and dispute resolution matters. I’m excited to bring my experience, empathy, and practical approach to the firm. Whether advising on internal processes or navigating complex tribunal claims, my goal is always to deliver fair and commercially sound outcomes.”

Throughout her career, Nicole has successfully represented clients in complex cases including whistleblowing, race discrimination, and unfair dismissal. She has also provided crucial advice on TUPE issues during business sales and service provision changes, and offered guidance on restrictive covenants and cease and desist actions.

Nicole’s recent achievements include securing a successful outcome in a pregnancy and maternity discrimination claim, which was conceded by the respondent and resulted in a tribunal costs award for her client. She has also effectively advised on and defended a sex discrimination and flexible working claim through to successful settlement negotiations, supported clients through intricate redundancy processes, and expertly drafted and negotiated favourable settlement agreements.

Nicole joins an established and growing employment law team at Mayo Wynne Baxter, which continues to provide pragmatic, commercial, and responsive legal advice to clients across a wide range of sectors.

Nicola Brown, Partner and Head of Employment at Mayo Wynne Baxter, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Nicole to Mayo Wynne Baxter. Her depth of knowledge and practical approach will be a significant asset to our employment law team and the wider firm. Her appointment reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality, strategic employment advice to our clients across Sussex and beyond.”

Nicole Humphreys