Sharney Randhawa Senior Managing Associate
Employment Law
Sharney Randhawa is a highly regarded employment law specialist and Managing Associate at Swinburne Maddison. With a wealth of experience in complex and high-profile employment matters, Sharney has become a trusted advisor to employers, employees, and professionals navigating contentious and non-contentious workplace issues.
Sharney began her legal journey at the University of Nottingham before training and working at a prestigious London law firm. Since joining Swinburne Maddison in 2018, she has rapidly progressed, earning promotions to Associate in 2019 and Managing Associate in 2020, reflecting her exceptional skills and dedication to her specialism.
Known for her pragmatic and efficient approach, Sharney combines deep legal expertise with a personal commitment to resolving cases swiftly and effectively. She understands the emotional and financial toll of employment disputes and leverages her strong negotiation skills to secure favourable resolutions without unnecessary litigation
- Large-scale and high-profile Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal cases
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims
- Corporate transactions and TUPE
- Professional discipline and regulatory investigations
Sharney’s knowledge spans multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, education, and hospitality, making her a versatile and sought-after lawyer in the North East and beyond.
Sharney’s expertise encompasses a broad range of employment law issues, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, restrictive covenants, equal pay, and breach of contract claims. Her extensive experience representing both claimants and respondents provides her with a well-rounded perspective, enabling her to anticipate opposing strategies and secure strong outcomes for her clients.
In addition, Sharney advises employers on a variety of matters, including drafting contracts, HR policies, and staff handbooks, handling redundancies, TUPE transfers, family-friendly rights, and navigating employment aspects of corporate transactions. She also represents clients in complex Employment Tribunal cases, where her technical skills and straightforward, honest approach ensure clarity and confidence to her clients throughout the process.
Career highlights include:
- Successfully represented a client in a high-value whistleblowing and professional discipline case before the General Teaching Council Scotland.
- Acted for 51 claimants in a groundbreaking ET and EAT case involving race and religious discrimination and whistleblowing detriments.
- Represented High Court judges in high-profile discrimination claims against the government’s judicial pension scheme.
- Assisted in representing Terry Farr in the Financial Services Authority’s LIBOR investigation.
- Contributed to the landmark Court of Appeal case, Nadine Quashie v Stringfellows, on employment status and rights.
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)
- Member of the Discrimination Law Association (DLA)
- Member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)
Sharney has made significant contributions to the legal field, including contributing to the Equal Opportunities chapter of Tolley’s Employment and Personnel Procedures.
She regularly presents employment seminars and provides training to employer organisations, firm clients and other solicitors.
Additionally, Sharney has demonstrated her commitment to giving back by offering pro bono support to OCD Action, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Sharney has been recognised as a Leading Associate in The Legal 500 (2026 and 2025 Editions). She was previously named a Rising Star for six consecutive years, highlighting her expertise in Employment Law within the North East.
“I’d like to extend a massive thank you to Sharney Randhawa for her invaluable assistance with an employment issue that required legal expertise. Having never faced such a situation before, Sharney calmly listened to my concerns and, with warmth and professionalism, guided me through the necessary steps. At a time when I felt overwhelmed and in shock, her diligence and swift responses not only put me at ease but also led to a better-than-expected outcome in my favour. Thank you once again, Sharney. Top-notch work!”
“Sharney kept me fully up to date with the matter and explained everything very clearly throughout the process. Very friendly and approachable and would have no hesitation recommending.”
“We engaged with Swinburne Maddison LLP to provide guidance on employment law and legal agreements. I would highly recommend working with this company and a big thank you to Sharney Randhawa in helping our company with excellent advice and support.”
"I convey a heartfelt thank you to Swinburne Maddison for an exemplary and professional service throughout what became a very complex case. Jonathan Moreland and Sharney Randhawa are highly experienced in employment law and dispute resolution and handled my case superbly. The result was a resounding success. They provided immense support, guidance and advice throughout and acted swiftly and professionally at all times. Jonathan and Sharney kept me updated on a regular basis and communication was fantastic which helped immensely during a very stressful time. I unreservedly recommend this company and can't thank them enough for their understanding and professional approach. I will always be grateful to Swinburne Maddison for the truly exceptional work they have done on my behalf."
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