Belinda Lester
Managing Director
Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1999 I have worked exclusively in the area of employment law and I am a member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association. I have frequently been commended by my clients for being clear, concise, practical and solution focused whilst at the same time being empathetic and supportive.
Although I have expertise in all areas of employment law, whether that be in relation to contentious matters or simply advising or drafting, I have a real passion for dispute resolution and my background in psychology, which I studied at university before converting to law, helps me in this area. I advise regularly on settlement agreements and am commended for being able to provide comprehensive advice on these even when fast turnaround is required. I am a tough negotiator and (I am told) a fearsome litigator.
However, whether I am representing individuals or companies in litigation or just providing advice or reviewing/drafting a contract or handbook, I will always have my client’s desired outcome at the forefront of my mind. Client care and excellent service are my top priorities. In my opinion, every client should feel like my only client and, so far, I believe I have achieved this objective.
Publications:
Business Development for Women Lawyers, Published by ARK Group – Click here to view
Career Development for Women Lawyers, Published 2019 by ARK Group, Edited by Alex Davies – Click here to view
How to Start a Law Firm : A Practical Guide to Offering Legal Services – Click her to view
Beyond Bias, Second Edition | Globe Law and Business specialises in producing practical, topical titles for international legal and business professionals – Click here to view
Media:
Watch Belinda being interviewed on BBC Victoria Derbyshire show about flexible working: https://twitter.com/i/status/997410367025238016
Watch Belinda being interviewed by Katy Fridman, founder of Flexible Working People: Watch Now
Awards:
Finalist in the Spark21/Legal Week Inspirational Women in Law Awards in the category “Solicitor of the Year” 2018
Recommendations:
Belinda Lester recently helped me enormously with a difficult employment issue, concerning race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
It was invaluable having Belinda’s knowledge and guidance to steer me through a very distressing and traumatic experience. Belinda set a very fair price at the outset, and was true to her word in honouring it.
Belinda grasped the details of my complicated case straight away and with her experience, she was able to successfully negotiate a settlement on my behalf.
She therefore saved me further legal costs and much emotional distress. Belinda was very personable and it was reassuring that she was even able to answer my emails out of normal office hours.
I can highly recommend Belinda Lester and I can’t thank her enough for all that she did for me.
– Abi H
“The level of service at Lionhead Law is excellent. Our company have worked with Belinda Lester for many years and the legal advice is always extremely professional, clear and concise. Belinda understands our business and the retainer service offers consistent support and expert guidance on all employment related matters. To receive such a high quality, prompt and efficient level of service whenever required is very reassuring. It is an absolute pleasure working with Belinda and the retainer service provided is invaluable. I would highly recommend.”
– Alexandra Heron, HR Manager, Life Residential
“ ‘Always here for you’ is Lionshead Law’s strap line and it’s been totally true…Lionshead Law helped me find the best way to move forward, at a very difficult time, when I needed to act fast in an area which was completely unfamiliar to me. Belinda Lester’s expertise and supportive approach was exceptional. If I ever needed an employment lawyer again I would not even consider using anybody else.”
– Anne Griffin, Architect
“Our company has used Lionshead Law’s services for several years. We have utilised their employment law retainer service and have been extremely happy both with the quality of the advice given and the responsiveness of the lawyers. “Always here for you” is the firm’s tag line and we have found that to be the case.”
– Zahid Anwar – CFO, Cogress
“Thank you so much Belinda, couldn’t express my gratitude more for your support, strength, protection and expertise throughout. And I couldn’t be more relieved!”
– Lucy C