Vicky Allum

Senior Associate

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What clients say...

"Excellent service from Vicky Allum who handled my case. Vicky worked in an extremely professional and timely manner and would definitely recommend to others."

"Vicky is an outstanding Employment Law Solicitor. I would highly recommend her services for Employment Law."

"Really helpful and supportive, Vicky was excellent. Thank you."


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I predominantly advise employees and concentrate on my client’s aims and objectives to reach the best and most pragmatic outcome for them whether that is via the Employment Tribunal or via a settlement agreement.

I qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and advise exclusively on employment law matters.

I predominantly advise employees and concentrate on my client’s aims and objectives to reach the best and most pragmatic outcome for them whether that is via the Employment Tribunal or via a settlement agreement.


I have gained extensive experience of negotiating and drafting complex and favourable settlement agreements including for Directors and senior executives and have a wealth of experience in pursuing employment tribunal claims on a wide range of complex matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment and victimisation, TUPE as well as holiday pay and unlawful deduction from wages.


For employers I review and draft bespoke employment contracts, consultancy contracts, handbooks, restrictive covenants, and settlement agreements to the specific needs to the business as well as providing advice on day-to-day HR and employment matters.



Insights from Vicky

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By Anthony Thompson • October 22, 2026
New fire and rehire restrictions are expected in January 2027. Discover which contractual changes are affected and how employers can prepare.
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By Nicola Cockerill • October 20, 2026
Explore key employment law changes, the areas they may affect and practical steps employers can take to prepare their business and HR policies.
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September 25, 2026
From 1 January 2027 unfair dismissal protection moves to six months and the compensation cap is removed. See what employers should change now.
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September 25, 2026
From 30 October 2026, employers face liability for third-party harassment. Find out what changes and the practical steps businesses should take now.
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September 25, 2026
From 30 October 2026 employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and address third-party harassment. See what to do now.
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February 3, 2026
Did the use of NHS changing room by transgender woman give rise to claims for harassment and/or indirect discrimination?
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February 3, 2026
The appeal judgment criticised the original tribunal’s handling of both disability and justification issues. The judgment indicates that employers making dismissals based on assessment of readiness for promotion, without the employee having carried out the work for the role above, will struggle to show that decision is
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January 19, 2026
Ms Sanju Pal succeeds in appeal against Accenture at the Employment Appeal Tribunal – Tribunal’s reasoning on disability discrimination due to endometriosis was “wholly inadequate” and the decision could not stand
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December 18, 2025
A tribunal ruled non-binary identity does not amount to gender reassignment. Learn the legal reasoning and workplace implications with Kilgannon Law.
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December 11, 2025
A tribunal has held that the dismissal of a cleaner working two jobs and 17-hour days was fair. Learn why the decision was upheld, the key factors considered, and what this means for employers managing fatigue and safety risks.