Susie is a highly experienced employment lawyer who supports both individuals and organisations through complex and sensitive workplace issues. She offers clear, strategic advice across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular focus on senior professionals and C-suite executives in sectors including finance, media, advertising, professional services, education and the public sector.
She is particularly adept at dealing with complex and emotionally charged situations where individuals are facing restructuring, disciplinary proceedings (including cross-over regulatory and criminal matters) or grappling with long-running and unresolved grievances and whistleblowing disclosures, often in high-stakes environments where reputations and careers are on the line. She also advises on contract negotiations, amicable exits and the resolution of workplace grievances.
Susie has a strong track record of representing under-represented groups in internal processes and litigation, regularly handling discrimination cases at the highest levels of private business, educational institutions and the public sector (particularly within the NHS). Her approach is both robust and empathetic, grounded in a deep understanding of what’s at stake for her clients.
Alongside individual representation, Susie supports organisations with investigations, complex grievances/disciplinaries, reorganisations and Tribunal litigation. She has conducted several high-profile investigations into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, reporting directly to boards and advising on follow-up action. Her advice is practical, ethical and values-led, balancing legal risk with organisational integrity.
Clients consistently value Susie’s ability to listen, understand and collaborate. One described her as “a strong strategist and nimble tactician,” with “an almost photographic memory of key documents” and “the ability to form sound partnerships with clients.” Others have praised her “commercial, practical and very calm” style, highlighting her clarity of thought and costs transparency.
Susie has over 15 years’ experience in private practice, including roles at Finers Stephens Innocent, Howard Kennedy, and as Partner and Head of Department at social justice firm Hodge Jones & Allen. Before qualifying as a lawyer, she was a senior manager at Procter & Gamble in Geneva.
She is ranked in Chambers UK 2025 for her work with senior executives and is a regular adviser to listeners of BBC Radio 4’s Money Box.
“Susie is a strong strategist and nimble tactician. She has a rapid appreciation of complex fact patterns as well as being astute, intellectually strong and flexible. She forms sound partnerships with clients.” – Chambers UK 2024
“Susie is excellent at the work she does, providing all possible support and being willing to listen to my viewpoint.” – Chambers UK 2024
“I was very happy with the service provided by Susie Al-Qassab. Susie is intelligent, commercial, responsive and empathetic, and the service she provided was excellent value for money.” – Testimonial from Client Feedback Survey, 2025
“I recommend Susie wholeheartedly, with whom I had the privilege of working during my executive exit. Susie demonstrated exceptional legal acumen in our case. Notably, her ability to link all provided relevant evidence into a cohesive and incontestable argument was pivotal in the successful outcome of our case. One of the standout moments was when Susie skillfully demonstrated and formalised a powerful and robust strategy. This move strengthened our position and left no room for contestation from the opposing side. Throughout our collaboration, Susie maintained the highest professionalism and ethical standards. Her communication was always clear, timely and effective. I confidently recommend Susie as a thoughtful and reliable lawyer who brings expertise and a strategic mindset to her case.” – Testimonial from Chief Technology Officer, 2024
