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Specialisations & Personal Achievements

Helen has taken on a range of responsibilities alongside her practice. She is currently Vice-Chair of the International Advisory Group (IAG), an international legal and accountancy organisation with representation from over 100 regions worldwide. She attends several assemblies each year to encourage strong international relationships and promote work opportunities for the firm and partner firms worldwide.

Helen is Chair of Theatr Clwyd, where she has most recently been responsible for a £50m+ capital redevelopment. She had previously successfully steered the Claire House Children’s Hospice £50k capital project in Liverpool and was Chair for the opening of the Liverpool Hospice.  She is also an Ambassador for the North Wales Institute of Directors (having previously served as Chair for 11 years) and is a long-standing Chartered Director, holding several other Board Advisor and NED roles with Hospices, Schools, Universities and corporates.

Helen is also very passionate about a number of charities; she is an Ambassador and prolific fundraiser for Claire House Children's Hospice where she was previously Chair for 11 years and is a member of the People & Culture Committee for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. She frequently takes on challenges to raise money for local causes and has personally raised over £200,000 in the last ten years.

Helen is a long standing and active member of North Wales and Chester Business Clubs and adviser to Bangor University People and Culture Committee and Abbey School in Chester.

Recent Work Examples

  • Secured a very successful remedy at tribunal for a national Recruitment client facing a £1 million race discrimination claim.
  • Led the team in advising and representing an International Automotive client through a significant UK restructure which was in the national press. 

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Helen's Latest Articles

How To Avoid An Employment Tribunal Claim

How to Avoid an Employment Tribunal Claim

01 July 2026

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Budget 2024 How Changes To National Insurance And Minimum Wage Will Impact Employers

Budget 2024: How changes to National Insurance and minimum wage will impact employers

31 October 2024

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The 2024 UEFA European Football Championships 2024 HR And Employment Law Issues Employers May Face

The 2024 UEFA European Football Championships 2024: HR and Employment Law Issues Employers May Face

20 June 2024

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I work with Ben Mason, Helen Watson as main contacts, and am a consistent returning customer (when changing roles/business) as well as being happy to refer them to any requests for referrals.
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We work closely with Helen Watson and Paul Hennity. They understand our business and are like an extension of our team. We share the same values and can talk openly and honestly.
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Thank you so much for all your support throughout this very difficult period. You have made the whole process much more tolerable and kept me focused to have the courage of my convictions.
B Smith (CEO)
Recently we sought legal advice in order to resolve a high profile and complex case involving a member of senior management with many issues surrounding it. Helen Watson helped us navigate through the various options and solutions available. Her clear legal knowledge and astute advice was equally balanced with her commercial approach, allowing us to agree a suitable settlement with our ex-employee.
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Helen Watson is listed as a recommended individual for Human Resources – Employment - North West.
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I really appreciate the fact that if it hadn't of been for your keen assistance, the result of a much greater settlement wouldn't have been achieved, to assist me on my new venture as a role at [Company].
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Helen Watson is listed as a recommended individual for Human Resources - Employment - Elsewhere in the West Midlands.
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Practice head Helen Watson has ‘excellent legal skills, clarity of advice and superb client care’.
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