Charissa Lewis is an experienced employment solicitor who provides clear, personable, commercially focused advice on workplace disputes and day-to-day employment law queries. Her specialist area is representing employers in Employment Tribunal claims, combining strong academic foundations with hands-on litigation experience. Charissa understands that employment law problems can be disruptive, time-sensitive and deeply personal. Her approach is therefore practical and reassuring: she listens carefully, explains the available options in HM3 Legal’s signature plain English style to help clients make decisions that align with the situation at hand.
Charissa also understands that it is good practice for companies to have up to date policies and procedures in place to protect the business from avoidable risk. She advises on a broad range of matters, including:
- unfair dismissal claims
- workplace discrimination
- redundancy advice
- disciplinary and grievance procedures
- contractual disputes
- COT3 agreements.
Experienced Employment Tribunal Solicitor
She also has a wealth of experience of contested proceedings and Employment Tribunal representation. This allows her to prepare cases strategically, identify evidential risks and present arguments in a clear and direct way. Where an early resolution is possible, she works constructively to achieve it; where formal action is required, she provides decisive support from start to end.
For employers, Charissa offers responsive employment law advice for businesses designed to reduce risk and protect commercial priorities. She can guide organisations through:
- employee performance management queries
- sickness and absence
- workplace misconduct
- company change such as restructuring and exits.
On an operational level, Charissa’s support extends to drafting and interpreting employment contracts, policies and procedures. Her advice is tailored to the business’s size and strategic objectives, helping managers act fairly, consistently according to the latest employment law changes.
Clients value Charissa’s calm, straightforward approach when facing difficult situations such as dismissal, discrimination, changes to terms or a proposed exit package. As a specialist employment lawyer, she sets out realistic outcomes, likely timescales and the steps needed to preserve her client’s position. She recognises that every client has different priorities: securing fair compensation, protecting a company’s reputation, or resolving a workplace dispute fairly and cost-effectively.
When working with Charissa, clients can expect proactive communication, careful preparation and advice that remains accessible (and actionable) at every stage. Charissa avoids jargon and makes sure clients understand not only what the law says, but what it means for them in the short and longer term. Her combination of legal technical knowledge, litigation experience and commercial awareness makes her a trusted choice for people seeking an employment law specialist.
Whether you need urgent advice before a disciplinary meeting, support with responding to an employment tribunal claim or guidance on negotiating a settlement, Charissa will help you move forward with a clear plan. Her background enables her to assess both the legal merits and the practical realities of a case, giving clients focused, proportionate guidance rather than unnecessary complexity.
Contact Charissa for practical, strategic and client-centred employment legal advice tailored to your circumstances.
