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Overview
Rianna Billington Purvis is a London-based Associate in the Employment team, advising employers and employees on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. She specialises in workplace disputes, discrimination claims, settlement negotiations and Employment Tribunal proceedings. Rianna is known for her pragmatic, balanced and detail-oriented approach, helping clients navigate sensitive and complex employment issues with confidence. She regularly advises on day-to-day HR matters and employment risk management, providing tailored solutions that reflect each client’s individual circumstances.
Expertise
Rianna specialises in:
- Employment law advice for employers and employees
- Workplace disputes and conflict resolution
- Discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims
- Employment Tribunal litigation and case management
- Settlement agreements and negotiated exits
- Day-to-day HR and employee relations advice
- Disciplinary, grievance and performance management issues
- Employment contract and workplace policy guidance
- Contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
- Strategic employment law advice and risk management
Qualifications & Accreditations
Rianna developed her employment law expertise at a Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked firm before joining Payne Hicks Beach. She has substantial experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and is actively engaged in the employment law community through seminars, industry discussions and legal developments.
