Thompson Smith and Puxon appoint new Senior Associate to Employment Team
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) are pleased to announce that Marie Allen has today been appointed as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Employment team. Marie will be based in TSP’s Colchester office where she will join Director Jolyon Berry and Solicitor Grace Smyth.
Having qualified in September 2003, Marie brings over 20 years of experience and expertise in employment law to her role. Marie advises employers and individuals on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, frequently acting for corporate clients, public sector bodies and senior executives. She has a proven track record of advising both employers and employees on a broad range of workplace matters, ensuring practical, effective solutions tailored to their needs.
Marie is well known in the region for offering practical support to HR managers and consultants as well as to employers on issues such as flexible working, discipline, sickness absence (short and long term), redundancy & reorganisations and employee performance. She is experienced with right-to-work checks and has a comprehensive background in drafting and reviewing service agreements, contracts of employment, policies and procedures as well as complex settlement agreements.
For employees, Marie offers guidance on contractual rights and obligations including over restrictive covenants, assisting with grievances and appeals or other barriers to a smooth employment relationship.
The team at TSP is led by Jolyon Berry who is cited as a 2025 “leading partner” by Legal 500. It prides itself on providing specialist legal employment advice to employers and executives, company directors, business owners and senior-level employees. The team was recently commended as one of ten leading legal experts in an article from The Times online.
Jolyon Berry was delighted that TSP secured this important appointment and commented: “Marie and I have worked with (and against) each other for many years while we practised at different law firms. I have always respected her as a lawyer and look forward to working with her as a colleague who I am certain will provide valuable support to our impressive and growing team of employment lawyers.”
Marie concluded: “I am proud to join such a highly regarded employment team and to work alongside colleagues who share my commitment to delivering exceptional service. I look forward to helping clients navigate complex workplace challenges whilst developing my practice in a supportive culture.”
Thompson Smith and Puxon is an award-winning, Legal 500 recommended firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals, families and business across the South-East and throughout the UK.