Distinguishing the reason for dismissal in whistleblowing cases
In the UK, employment law gives strong protection to employees... Read More
Noteworthy cases
- Advising a large College in relation to collective bargaining rights of recognised unions and statutory recognition procedures, practical and pragmatic advice secured agreed changes to procedures within the scope of existing recognition agreement.
- Conducted a comprehensive independent investigation for an employer client in respect of serious allegations of bullying by a senior employee in an education setting. The report underpinned subsequent disciplinary proceedings and insulated the employer from procedural complaints.
What people say about Charlotte
- “Her ability to answer our queries in both a technical and practical way has been highly valued.” (Chambers 2025)
- “Charlotte has worked on some difficult and challenging cases with utter profession-alism. She takes time to understand the detail of the individual and the nature of the problem…” (Chambers 2025)
- “We value Charlotte’s advice, her appreciation for our business and needs.” (Cham-bers 2025)
- “Helen Scott, Paul McGowan and Charlotte McBride are flawless in their advice, commercial understanding, knowledge of employment law and approachable ser-vices.” (Legal 500 2024)
- “Charlotte McBride has helped us a lot during the last 12 months. We have had some highly challenging cases… where she has demonstrated great sensitivity and fairness to protecting our reputation as a sympathetic & supportive employer.” (Legal 500 2024)
- “Charlotte McBride provides clear, helpful advice and is a joy to work with” (Legal 500)
- “Charlotte has a comprehensive knowledge both of the law and of the business and commercial outlook.” (Chambers)
- “Charlotte McBride is invaluable and incredibly helpful, credible and effective”. (Le-gal 500)
- “extremely knowledgeable and fast-working” (Legal 500)
- “excellent communication skills” (Client)
- “ability to adapt to a wide range of scenarios” (Long-standing client)
- “handled matters extremely efficiently and professionally, whilst remaining approach-able and understanding” (Client)
Outside of work
Charlotte enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter, caravanning and exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast and relaxing with reading and a spot of yoga when there’s a spare moment in a day!