Lisa Coleman

Lisa Coleman has significant experience in defending high value and complex litigation, particularly in leading on strategic decisions on long-running disputes. She has particular knowledge and interest in discrimination, sexual harassment and whistleblowing cases, often where claimants are seeking multiple millions of pounds in remedy, as well as experience in High Court proceedings for breach of contract. She is particularly interested in discrimination claims and regularly supports clients with difficult employee grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies and employee exits.

She also focuses in advising on data protection issues and has experience in managing and responding to data subject access requests and helping employers comply with their data protection obligations. Additionally, she has provided various training sessions to clients on this topic and has developed guides and step-plans to support employers with compliance.

Lisa regularly provides support on day-to-day matters such as advising on the enforceability of restrictive covenants, carrying out employment contract and handbook audits and coordinating the roll out of global contracts. Additionally, Lisa seeks out opportunities to deliver training to clients on new and key areas of employment law.

Lisa has been recognised as a future global employment leader in International Employment Lawyer’s 2024 Tomorrow’s Leaders survey; a list of 40 rising stars from across five continents. She discussed her thoughts on some of the most significant labour and employment law risks facing organisations across the globe, including a progressive workplace policy all employers should consider implementing and how employers can create safer, more inclusive workplaces.

Lisa also plays a key role in the firm’s CSR efforts and holds the relationship with the London Legal Support Trust and encourages the team to get involved in charitable initiatives such as the London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake Off and annual pub quiz. She also regularly volunteers at the Bethnal Green Pro Bono Clinic.

Clients in the Legal 500 (2024) say: "Paul Quain, Lisa Coleman and Philip Cameron have been invaluable and trusted partners for us. Their proactive approach in handling complex, often litigious and always significant matters, has been impressive. Their first-class communication has ensured that we are always confident in their advice. However, above all, their technical expertise has proven essential in resolving countless challenging situations."

Lisa joined GQ|Littler in 2017 as an Associate, following the completion of her training contract at 'Magic Circle' firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.