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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Deborah R.
1 week ago
Excellent and professional service .Marcia and Katie really put us at ease left us without any worries .kind regards mr and mrs Hatton
Pip F.
1 week ago
We have been very pleased with the advice and guidance my husband and I were given by Deanne when we approached Smalleys to make our Wills and we have no hesitation in recommending the company.
chris T.
2 weeks ago
Ive dealt with Smalley's quite a few times now, namely a very polite and sociable lady who I think is Dione. An absolute diamond, very professional, very knowledgeable and a very pleasant person I must say . Should the occasion ever arise again I would most definitely use the services of Smalley's solicitors.
Nicola C.
2 weeks ago
I can’t thank Louise Mangham, France’s Matthew’s enough. They’ve been absolutely amazing professional friendly and extremely helpful. Being a first time buyer and having no clue they guided me firm start to finish with ease and comfort. I’ve heard horror stories and it seems to be such a stressful process to go through. These guys made it effortless for me with no stress at all. Being busy all the time these ladies stayed professional and very patient throughout. I would highly recommend and I will 100% be using your services again in the future. Keep up the great work guys and thanks again
Lorraine S.
2 weeks ago
I was dreading dealing with my mum’s probate application, and then I met Deanne and Lynne. They were amazing. Nothing too much trouble and took the time to explain the whole process. I cannot thank them enough, the empathy and kindness shown towards me throughout made a difficult situation easy to go through. I was given a price for the works and even though there were extra calls the final price did not change. I would recommend Smalleys to anyone without any hesitation, they are so easy to talk to, you feel as if you are having a conversation with a friend. Thank you both, you did my mum proud and got me through it. Lorraine
Tony de V.
4 weeks ago
As always with Smalleys, outstanding, professional, friendly, efficient and courteous service. Cannot fault them in any way.

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