Charlotte Tapp
Charlotte is an experienced employment paralegal supporting clients with all aspects of HR legal matters, from drafting documentation to assisting in complex tribunal claims.
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a key member of the employment law team, working closely with solicitors and clients to deliver timely, practical legal support across a wide range of workplace issues. With particular strength in employment documentation, investigations, and procedural matters, Charlotte plays a vital role in ensuring clients are compliant, prepared, and well-supported throughout any employment process.
She assists clients with reviewing and drafting contracts of employment, staff handbooks, HR policies, and formal letters, ensuring that documents are clear, up-to-date, and legally robust. Charlotte also supports internal investigations and disciplinary processes; attending hearings, taking notes, and guiding clients through often sensitive procedures with professionalism and discretion.
In addition, Charlotte plays an essential role in the case management of employment tribunal claims. She helps gather and organise evidence, liaises with clients and witnesses, prepares bundles, and ensures procedural deadlines are met. Her attention to detail, efficiency, and organisational skills are highly valued both by colleagues and clients.
Charlotte’s friendly, approachable manner puts clients at ease, particularly in high-pressure situations such as grievance investigations, redundancy consultations, or ongoing tribunal matters. She enjoys building strong working relationships and contributing to positive outcomes, whether that’s resolving a matter early or helping to build a strong defence in contentious proceedings.
First of all, many thanks for your help care and such professionalism in legally assisting me with my employment issues. It has been a most difficult time being treated so badly and unfairly by my employer's. The way you have handled and guided me throughout has been so appreciated! It has been a pleasure to deal with you all. I feel in a much better place and ready to move on in a positive frame of mind. They do say things in life sometimes happen for a reason…
Experience
Charlotte’s recent work includes:
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and zero-hours contracts tailored to individual business needs and sector-specific requirements.
- Supporting the review and implementation of staff handbooks and HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and consistency across all documentation.
- Preparing formal letters relating to grievances, disciplinary action, performance management processes, and termination of employment, including settlement agreements.
- Assisting with investigation and disciplinary meetings; including minute-taking, providing procedural guidance, and drafting outcome communications.
- Supporting solicitors in managing complex employment tribunal cases, collating evidence, creating bundles, and managing case timelines.
- Working with clients to implement practical HR solutions that reduce risk and align with business objectives, especially during periods of internal change or dispute.
Charlotte is known for her calm, clear-headed approach and her ability to manage sensitive matters with empathy. Her understanding of employment law principles, combined with her practical experience, enables her to provide both technical and emotional support to clients navigating workplace issues.
Career
After gaining her law degree and Masters at Swansea University, Charlotte worked at a Solicitors firm based Northampton in 2019, she undertook training in all things contracts of employments and employee handbooks. Since then Charlotte commenced her training in managing claims in Employment Tribunals at Travis Perkins Plc before joining Wright Hassall in 2024.
Interests
Outside work Charlotte enjoys playing and umpiring Netball. If Charlotte does not have a netball game or tournament you can find her spending quality time with her partner and miniature cockapoo, going on long walks on the weekend in Wales.
