Acuity’s Managing Partner, Claire Knowles, will be delivering a talk hosted by the University of Law

Date: Tuesday, 18th March 2025

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Online

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Introducing Claire Knowles
Claire joined Acuity to lead the Employment team and has since been the driving force of its growth. She provides commercially focused direction using the wealth of knowledge and experience she has built up over more than 20 years at top-tier national and international law firms. Claire works with board members and senior management teams to shape and develop their people initiatives and implement cultural change programmes. She is a member of Acuity’s ESG group, providing support on both social and governance initiatives, as well as board efficiency audits.
Claire’s reputation and expertise were recognised when she was awarded “Best Professional in Business” at the Welsh Women’s Awards 2022, an event showcasing female professionals and entrepreneurs across the region. She has also been acknowledged as a Leading Individual by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Claire’s standing in the market continues to grow and she is regularly asked to speak at large-scale events.

Assisting organisations across a wide range of disciplines in both the private and public sectors, including SMEs, PLCs, national and international clients, Claire handles both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Her extensive contentious experience includes restrictive covenants and associated disputes, tribunal litigation and director and shareholder disputes. She also works closely with our Corporate team to provide strategic employment advice on the duties and obligations arising out of company acquisitions and mergers and restructures.

Claire’s Presentation
Claire will deliver a presentation on her fascinating career journey to date, including her role as Managing Partner of a large commercial law firm. She will also talk about life as an Employment Law specialist acting for commercial clients and the types of work that entails. The audience will have opportunity to ask Claire questions at the end of her talk.