Florence is the founder of Bellevue Law and a solicitor specialising in litigation, dispute resolution and employment law. She trained and qualified, in 2000, at leading international firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where she worked for eight years, including time in the firm’s London, Brussels and Hong Kong offices, then moved to the London office of the US firm Debevoise & Plimpton prior to founding Bellevue Law.
"Florence was one step ahead of the game at every turn. A forensic mind coupled with invaluable measured advice meant I was able to find a resolution very quickly and with as little disruption as possible. Most importantly she was an incredible support at a stressful time – a formidable ally with an incredible mind and lots of heart."
Florence’s practice covers both commercial disputes and employment law and she has advised numerous clients, including individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, multinational corporations and investment banks. She has acted in both large and small disputes, ranging from County Court cases and Employment Tribunal hearings to complex international arbitrations, High Court disputes and appeals to the House of Lords (now Supreme Court) and the Privy Council.
Her recent experience includes advising numerous employers and employees on negotiated exits of senior executives including directors and shareholders, advising senior employees and LLP members on their rights and obligations on moving to competitors and advising on successful appeals against clients’ dismissals.
Florence has also recently acted for a defendant to passing off and copyright infringement proceedings in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court proceedings and a claimant employer in a High Court team move dispute. She is experienced in alternative dispute resolution and has represented several clients in successful mediation of their disputes.
In addition to her legal practice, Florence has taught contract law, tort and civil and commercial litigation at graduate level. She is a trustee of South West London Law Centres and is committed to pro bono work, having previously acted for clients facing the death penalty in the Caribbean and USA and in relation to the Guantanamo Military Commissions.
