Lianne Payne

Legal Director

Lianne Payne is our Specialist Employment Law Solicitor and is the Head of Employment Law at Smalleys Solicitors .

Lianne has over 17 years’ experience as a specialist employment solicitor, advising corporate clients on a broad range of employment law issues, including TUPE transfers, redundancies, settlement agreements and exit strategies, complex disciplinary and grievances matters, post termination restrictions and Employment Tribunals claims. Lianne is also very experienced in drafting bespoke contracts of employment and staff handbook policies and procedures.

Lianne regularly speaks on various employment law topics in the local area and provides training to the Firm’s clients as well as guest lecturing for some of the region’s leading Universities.

Lianne was previously a Partner at De Marco Hunter Solicitors, a niche employment law practice, based in Nottingham. She attended Finham Park School in Nottingham, before undertaking a Degree in Law & Criminology at Keele University and carrying out her post graduate studies in Bristol. Lianne trained with Penmans Solicitors in Nottingham.

Lianne is passionate about competitive sports, homemade crafts, Christmas and all things Roald Dahl. When she isn’t working, she can be found teaching Taekwondo, playing Netball, holidaying in the Isle of Wight or spending time with her children. Lianne also has a keen interest in the local property market.

Lianne works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and can be contacted by email on her non-working days.

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My husband and I used Smalley,s to up date our wills and LPA it is an emotional time as no one likes to think of these things.Deanne Taylor dealt with us and straight away put us at ease.She pointed us in the right direction on several issues.Her manner was professional and very knowledgeable but also very understanding.We would strongly recommend this company.Thank you Smalley's.
Veronica P.
Veronica P.
18:00 02 Jun 25
One other few conyencers who can handle leasehold flat. Excellent, friendly service
Paul R.
Paul R.
19:08 08 May 25
The service we received from Deanne Taylor and Lynne Tomkins was excellent, professional, knowledgeable, friendly and quick. We have dealt with the company before and have always found them to be very good and would recommend the company to anyone.
Mark
Mark
14:47 07 May 25
Thank you Marcia for giving us home visits to make our wills every thing got sorted and was all done with in a fuw weeks thank you again for making it easy well done
mandy V.
mandy V.
09:46 26 Apr 25
Deanne Taylor was extremely professional and her guidance and advice was invaluable in producing our wills and lasting powers of attorney. The fees were very competitive when market tested and the overall service was first class and confidence boosting to us. John Hallatt
John H.
John H.
07:27 15 Apr 25
I have used Smalleys for many years for conveyancing and most recently to write a will with Marcia and Katie who were very professional and helpful. I would always recommend their services.
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