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Doreen Reeves
Partner
Employment
With a career spanning trade unions, government, and over a decade in top-tier employment private practice, Doreen brings strategic insight and breadth of perspective to every case.
Doreen specialises in complex challenges, whether negotiating senior exits, protecting reputations, or pursuing claims involving discrimination, whistleblowing, or unfair dismissal. Clients value Doreen for her straightforward advice, strong negotiation skills, and her determination to secure the best possible outcome – whether through robust litigation or carefully managed settlement.
Her client base is wide-ranging and includes high-profile individuals such an acclaimed British Actress, senior civil servant, and Ofcom Director, which reflects her experience of handling confidential and reputational matters. She has acted in landmark cases, including those supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and cases attracting national media attention. Doreen has made several media live appearances on BBC news and Sky News discussing cases in the national press.
With an established reputation as an industry leader, Doreen is ranked in Legal 500 UK and Chambers and Partners, and is known for her expertise, tactical acumen, and ability to deliver results under pressure.
Doreen was recognised as an individual of outstanding calibre and nominated as a finalist for the Solicitor of the Year Award in 2025 by the BSN – Law Society’s Black Solicitor’s Network.
She is a Member of the Law Society Employment Law Committee. Doreen works from our London office and qualified as a Solicitor in 1997 and has over 20 years’ experience in employment law.
Work highlights
RACE DISCRIMINATION
Settled high value race discrimination case involving significant issues supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
EQUALITY ACT
Alison Irwin v Experian Ltd – 2601913/2020 – Landmark decision which concluded that menopause was a disability under the Equality Act 2010 without evidence of a medical diagnosis.
INDIRECT SEX DISCRIMINATION
Mrs G Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust UKEAT/0220/19 – Member of legal team in landmark decision that judicial notice of child care disparity may be taken into account in claims of indirect sex discrimination.
PROTECTED PHILOSOPHICAL BELIEF
Mr J Casamitijana Costa v The League Against Cruet Sports -3331129/2018 – Member of legal team in landmark decision that established veganism as a protected philosophical belief.
PARENTAL LEAVE
Rodway v South Central Trains Ltd [2005] IRLR 583 (CA) – Exposed a reform in the law which only allowed parental leave to be taken in blocks of one week leave.
UNFAIR DISMISSAL
Christopher Barrett v London Underground – Case in the national media and succeeded in unfair dismissal case where tube driver sacked for playing squash whilst on sick leave from work with a sprained ankle.
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Doreen Reeves joined the firm on 13 April and will be based in the firm’s London office.
17/04/2026
Media spotlight
Greg Burgess shares his insights with HR magazine on why dignity at work is not optional, and that HR teams should ensure that their organisations are conducting regular facilities and welfare audits.
29/07/2026
Podcasts
With overseas working becoming more common, employers need to be aware of the legal and practical issues and the potential consequences of getting it wrong.
28/07/2026