Phoebe Gogarty Associate Solicitor
Employment Law
Phoebe Gogarty is a highly skilled Associate Solicitor in Swinburne Maddison’s Employment Law team. With a Master of Laws from Northumbria University and international legal studies at Charles University, she qualified as a solicitor in August 2021. Since joining Swinburne Maddison in March 2023, Phoebe has brought her depth of expertise to employers and employees, focusing on practical and innovative solutions tailored to her clients’ objectives. She was promoted to Associate Solicitor in May 2024 in recognition of her excellent client care and technical knowledge.
Phoebe’s work spans a broad spectrum of employment law, including contentious tribunal matters, corporate transactional support, and day-to-day HR advice. She is particularly valued for her ability to accommodate client needs and deliver pragmatic strategies, making her a trusted advisor for employers seeking to manage their workforce effectively and employees to navigating workplace challenges.
Passionate about aligning legal solutions with business goals, Phoebe attracts clients from diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, education, hospitality, and digital technology. Phoebe’s commitment to our core values of care and trust ensures that clients feel confident knowing their outcomes are her top priority.
- Discrimination Law
- Employment Dispute Resolution and Employment Tribunal Representation
- Day-to-Day Employment and HR Support via our SmartHR Services
- Corporate Transactional Support
- Training Workshops and Seminars for Employers
Phoebe’s career has been marked by her comprehensive approach to employment law, balancing contentious and non-contentious matters.
She advises employers on contracts, HR polices and staff handbooks, restructuring and redundancy, discrimination and equal pay, restrictive covenant enforceability TUPE, family friendly rights and corporate transactional support, while also representing clients in complex tribunal cases.
Key highlights include:
- Successfully defending a client against discrimination and harassment claims, resulting in the dismissal of all claims and a favourable costs award.
- Achieving a significant settlement in a disability discrimination case, securing over £75,000 for her client.
- Launching smartHR, an innovative, insurance-backed employment law and HR retainer service for employers.
Phoebe’s expertise spans cases involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, restrictive covenants, equal pay, and breach of contract claims. Her experience advising both claimants and respondents gives her valuable insight, allowing her to foresee opposing arguments and deliver the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Her dedication to excellence and her approachability make her a trusted and dynamic member of Swinburne Maddison’s team. Whether guiding clients through complex disputes or providing day-to-day support, Phoebe delivers expert advice rooted in her values of care and trust.
Professional Memberships:
- Newcastle Law Society
- Junior Lawyers Division (JLD)
- Member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
- Member of the Discrimination Law Association (DLA)
"I had the pleasure of Phoebe Gogarty dealing with an employment matter for me. She acted swiftly at short notice, was very professional, pleasant and polite. She got the matter sorted with regular communication and tied up all loose ends. A job well done. Thank you Phoebe."
"From contacting Swinburne Maddison, the service I received was brilliant. Phoebe handled my case, swiftly, professionally & updated me every step of the way. Making sure I understood documentation and what it meant for my particular situation. Completely putting my mind at ease.
I would highly recommend to anyone needing legal advice. I'm not surprised that this firm was recommended to me. High praise indeed!."
"It was a very emotional and difficult case. I couldn’t fault how it was handled. Phoebe kept me informed at all times."
"Based on my experience of having Phoebe as my solicitor, I wouldn't hesitate to use Swinburne Maddison again in the future. She was very thorough and acted in my best interests at all times. During a very tough time for me she was compassionate and professional, a true credit to the company."
"Our farming business faced an awkward case of having to end the employment of a long-standing and valued employee who was suffering from long-term sickness with little prospect of returning to work. Phoebe Gogarty is an excellent solicitor."
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