Lisa is a Director at Watkins & Gunn and Head of the Employment & HR Services Department. She is recognised for her extensive experience in Employment Law and Personal Injury, acting in everything from unfair dismissal and whistleblowing to complex discrimination cases, multi‑claimant and group actions, and trade union matters.

Lisa joined Watkins & Gunn in 2003, qualified in 2006, and has been a key figure in shaping the firm’s employment, personal injury and strategic leadership ever since.

Her work combines technical skill, strategic insight and a genuinely empathetic approach. Lisa advises employees, unions and employers nationally, regularly assisting with sensitive, high‑impact workplace issues and complex organisational disputes.

Employment Law Expertise

Lisa has built a strong reputation for handling the most challenging workplace matters, including:

  • Complex and high‑risk discrimination cases, including disability, menopause, sex, race and neurodiversity‑related discrimination
  • Multi‑claimant and group actions
  • Unfair and constructive dismissal
  • TUPE transfers, restructures and collective consultation
  • Trade union matters and industrial relations
  • Senior‑level settlement agreements
  • Investigations, disciplinary hearings and internal governance disputes

She is also a Senior Litigator with APIL and a member of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel, with substantial experience in high‑value and complex personal injury claims.

Championing People, Diversity & Wellbeing

Lisa is widely respected for her commitment to creating workplaces where people feel supported and valued. She is an active advocate for:

  • Menopause awareness and inclusive policies
  • Neurodiversity and diversity in the workplace
  • Supporting colleagues with different cognitive or health needs
  • Encouraging open, stigma‑free conversations about wellbeing
  • Building safer, more compassionate workplaces across sectors

Her leadership style is grounded in empathy, fairness and “doing the right thing.” She is often described as a supportive mentor and a champion for positive change.