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Kelly Thomson

Partner, ESG Strategy Lead

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+44 20 3060 6250

London

Kelly sits on the Executive Board providing strategic direction to the firm. She also leads our ESG offering and works with employers across a wide range of sectors from retail and consumer to tech, media, and insurance. A specialist in employment law and practice, her work frequently focuses on the people aspects of complex reorganisations and restructurings. This includes advising on board-level people issues, employee and trade union engagement, and providing strategic DEI advice. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and Women in ESG.

“I work as a true extension of my clients' teams – be they legal, HR, business, or executive - and am comfortable working with anyone and everyone. I value diversity of thought and am adept in bringing together different points of view and considerations to solve clients' problems in the most effective way. I am a technical expert in my field, but know how to translate that into real world practical advice."

"Openness and transparency are fundamental to my approach. I am very focused on ensuring each client's preferences are known, honoured, and embedded into our systems and processes. Any issues are dealt with proactively and in the moment.

I am always putting myself in the clients’ shoes. I get to know my clients as individuals and make it my job to understand their organisations, help them solve problems, and grasp opportunities. I am down to earth, empathetic, and passionate about my work. I love my job and consider getting to know my clients to be a privilege."

Kelly’s recent work highlights:

Exclusive employment law partner for the BRC's D&I Charter, working with over 80 retailers on their DEI strategies.

Advising England Lacrosse on their trans inclusion strategy in relation to their participation rules.

Advising a large industrial organisation in navigating a number of strategic restructuring projects whilst dealing with significant trade union complexities.

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