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Alison is an Employment partner at Dentons and leads the firm's People, Reward and Mobility practice in the UK. She advises businesses across the UK and international markets on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a focus on transactional and TUPE advice, compliance, and workforce strategy. Alison has extensive experience in complex restructurings, FS/SMCR-compliant remuneration, board-level appointments, and employment disputes. She is a trusted adviser in high-value and multi-faceted dismissal cases, including those involving senior executives, C-suite departures, and business-critical workforce changes. Alison regularly advises on risk management and strategic planning for contentious exits, navigating multiple stakeholders, regulatory considerations, and reputational risks. Her expertise spans unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and other employment claims, and she frequently represents clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations. Alison also provides corporate governance advice, supporting organisations in managing change and leadership transitions. Recognised as a Next Generation Partner in The Legal 500 and ranked by Chambers and Partners, Alison is praised for her strategic approach and deep expertise across employment law.