Heledd Ainsworth

Heledd qualified as a Solicitor in December 2024 and specialises in employment law. She advises clients across the public, private and third sectors on a wide range of employment issues, including contracts of employments, staff handbooks and policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability and performance management, discrimination and equality issues in the workplace, settlement agreements and employment tribunal proceedings.

As a fluent Welsh speaker, Heledd regularly advises clients in both Welsh and English. Heledd also advises public bodies and other organisations on the implications of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 and the Welsh Language Standards.

 

“From the initial contact through to the end of my experience with Heledd at Darwin Gray I have felt nothing but ease and relief. Provided me with reassurance, advice and answers to all my questions which made a huge difference to an already stressful situation. I would highly recommend Darwin Gray and their services.” – Verified client review

“I was extremely impressed by the professionalism shown by Heledd and the firm. The advice, time management and attention to detail in my case was amazing. I appreciate all the assistance in helping me in my settlement case.” – Verified client review

  • Conducting an independent investigation under an organisation’s disciplinary policy into the breakdown of relationship between 2 employees, including gathering and reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses and drafting an investigation report.
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, staff handbooks and workplace policies.
  • Negotiating and advising on settlement agreements.
  • Advising a senior employee on their rights and successfully negotiating a substantial severance package on their behalf.
  • Assisting an employer with defending an Employment Tribunal claim that included allegations of discrimination and harassment.
  • Advising a claimant in pursuing an unfair dismissal claim in the Employment Tribunal.
  • Advising on the Welsh Language Standards.

Experience

  • Solicitor, Darwin Gray, December 2024  – present
  • Trainee Solicitor, Darwin Gray, December 2022 – December 2024
  • Paralegal, Darwin Gray, September 2022 – December 2022
  • Work Experience, Darwin Gray, October 2021

Education

  • LPC/LLM – Cardiff University 2021-2022
  • LLB Law and Welsh – Cardiff University 2018-2021
  • Welsh Representative and Media Officer for the Cardiff and South East Junior Lawyers’ Division
  • Member of the Employment Lawyers Association
  • Committee Member for Cwlwm Busnes Caerdydd
  • Committee Member for Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Caerdydd
  • Member of Darwin Gray’s CSR Committee
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