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Geraldine White

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Geraldine is a Partner at Laceys who specialises in employment law.  Geraldine has over 20 years’ experience of advising schools, charities, companies, estates and individuals on all aspects of employment law and dispute resolution.

Geraldine typically advises clients on:

  • Restructuring and redundancies
  • TUPE regulations
  • Dismissals and Settlement Agreements
  • The Equality Act and managing protected characteristics in the workplace
  • Whistleblowing
  • Family related entitlements – maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental rights, carers, dependants, flexible working etc
  • Grievance, disciplinary and capability procedures
  • People policies, contracts of employment and service occupancy agreements
  • Employment Tribunal litigation
  • Managing safeguarding allegations against staff in schools
  • Referrals to the Disclosure & Barring Service and Teaching Regulation Agency
  • Serious incident reporting to the Charity Commission

Geraldine prides herself on really getting to know her clients and helping them to achieve their goals commercially and pragmatically.

Outside the office

Geraldine is working towards her grade 5 piano and enjoys spending time with family and friends and long dog walks.

  • 2005

  • 2025

  • 2026

  • Qualified as a Solicitor
  • Joined Laceys Solicitors
  • Became a Partner at Laceys Solicitors

Geraldine is an outstanding solicitor who combines exceptional legal expertise with empathy and meticulous attention to detail. Her ability to provide clarity and supportive guidance in complex cases is unmatched. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking professional and compassionate legal representation.

Kevin Binns, Port Regis School

Geraldine was incredibly helpful from the very start, guiding us through a complex and sensitive situation with professionalism and care, making what could have been a very stressful experience much easier to manage. I would have no hesitation in recommending Geraldine, and I have full confidence in instructing her again for any future issues my family may face.

Anonymous

Geraldine White provided incredible support and guidance from our very first conversation, taking the time to understand the complexities of my situation. Her clear, strategic plan made me feel reassured and confident throughout. She was always just a phone call or email away, responding quickly to help me stay calm and informed. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone facing a similar challenge.

David Woollatt

After 11½ years of loyal service, I found myself in an unexpected and deeply disappointing situation. Geraldine guided me through every step of the process with incredible kindness and expertise, giving me the confidence to stand up for my rights — and securing a final settlement considerably higher than what was originally offered.

Anonymous

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