Partner
Alison Treliving co-chairs our global Labour & Employment Practice Group and is a former member of the firm’s Global Board.
Alison regularly provides strategic support to clients on matters such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), investigations and whistleblowing, board-level appointments and departures, multijurisdictional projects, sensitive and complex disciplinary and grievance matters, cross-jurisdictional disputes and business reorganisations. She is also an experienced litigator who takes a particular interest in complex discrimination claims.
Alison is an experienced presenter and regularly presents at seminars and training events organised by the firm, third parties and clients/contacts. Alison also takes an active role and interest in the design and implementation of such events.
Advising a manufacturing business in relation to large-scale redundancy programme following a TUPE transfer.
Acting for an employment agency in relation to a complex constructive dismissal, sex discrimination and equal pay claim.
Advising a PLC in relation to a cross-jurisdictional business re-organisation.
Drafting and negotiating the employment provisions in outsourcing agreements.
Advising a company in relation to a complex disciplinary investigation and subsequent dismissal.
Assisting a company with a re-organisation of its business and subsequent redundancies.
Advising a company in relation to the sale of part of its business that resulted in the transfer of half of its workforce to a competitor.
Defending finance sector client in relation to age, sex and race discrimination claim.
Recommended in Chambers UK 2027 for Employment – Manchester (North West)
Recognised as a Leading Partner in Legal 500 UK 2027 for Employment – North West
Recommended in Chambers UK 2018 for Employment, North West
Recommended as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 UK 2017 for Employment
Recognised as a leading individual by Chambers UK 2016
Recommended in Legal 500 UK 2015 for Employment
Recommended in Legal 500 UK 2013
Listed as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 UK 2011
“She (Alison) was key to ensuring our project was successful and preserving our interests.” Chambers 2027
“Alison is excellent to work with.” Chambers 2027
“Alison is an amazing partner. She is always available and gives very commercial advice.” Chambers 2027
“Alison is a great support, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring.” Chambers 2027
“Alison Treliving is really excellent. One of the most personable partners out there!” Legal 500 2027
“Alison Treliving and Matthew Lewis make an excellent team, with complementary skill sets and a shared pragmatic approach to complex and sensitive matters. Both are highly responsive, with deep technical expertise and a no-nonsense problem-solving mindset.” Legal 500 2027