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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I have used Smalleys Solicitors twice in recent months. Helpful, friendly and made both processes stress free and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Brenda S.
Brenda S.
13:42 03 Sep 25
I would highly recommend this Company, I was recently faced with sorting a very delicate legal matter after the death of my husband. Deanne Taylor and her personal assistant Lynne Tomkins dealt with this for me. Their compassion and professionalism made, what was a very distressing time, so much easier. They were both very kind and knowledgeable, exactly what you need in these situations. Thank you both.
Gail T.
Gail T.
12:24 27 Aug 25
Very professional, quick and pleasant. Kept me informed all the way during making a will and change in land registration. Thank you Katie and Marcia.
Richard W.
Richard W.
08:25 23 Aug 25
Smalleys were the executors of my late aunts will. Did everything properly, completed in approximately one year after obtaining probate. Only contacted Smalleys once by phone, professional, helpful, courteous.
Avril M.
Avril M.
08:58 12 Aug 25
I would just like to say a huge 'Thank you' to all at Smalley's Solicitors. A very professional service from start to finish.The Will 's and Probate Team are second to none. My husband met with Deanne, who explained the process to him, regarding my late mothers will. Lynne and Grace were my main contacts throughout our process.Lynne was absolutely lovely, explaining each step of our process, we were in uncharted waters, and we got the professional help we needed.Lynne is an absolute darling and so helpful.If you need a good Solicitors, Smalleys are the ones. You won't find better.Thank you so much for everything.
Cathy B.
Cathy B.
20:55 21 Jul 25
I have recently used Smalleys to draft a Declaration of Trust for a change in share ownership on a property. Marcia and Katie handled everything for me and they were quick to reply to emails and change anything I needed changing. Katie dealt with the signing and witnessing and she was lovely and friendly and immediately put us at our ease. Thank you
Linda D.
Linda D.
09:06 02 Jul 25
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