Lianne Payne

Partner / Head of Employment

Lianne Payne is our Specialist Employment Law Solicitor and is the Head of Employment Law at Askews Legal LLP.

Lianne has over 17 years’ experience as a specialist employment solicitor, advising corporate clients on a broad range of employment law issues, including TUPE transfers, redundancies, settlement agreements and exit strategies, complex disciplinary and grievances matters, post termination restrictions and Employment Tribunals claims. Lianne is also very experienced in drafting bespoke contracts of employment and staff handbook policies and procedures.

Lianne regularly speaks on various employment law topics in the local area and provides training to the Firm’s clients as well as guest lecturing for some of the region’s leading Universities.

Lianne was previously a Partner at De Marco Hunter Solicitors, a niche employment law practice, based in Coventry. She attended Finham Park School in Coventry, before undertaking a Degree in Law & Criminology at Keele University and carrying out her post graduate studies in Bristol. Lianne trained with Penmans Solicitors in Coventry.

Lianne is passionate about competitive sports, homemade crafts, Christmas and all things Roald Dahl. When she isn’t working, she can be found teaching Taekwondo, playing Netball, holidaying in the Isle of Wight or spending time with her children. Lianne also has a keen interest in the local property market.

Lianne works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and can be contacted by email on her non-working days.

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veronica O.
14:46 06 Mar 26
I cannot thank Sumera enough for her assistance with my settlement agreement from work. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and proactive, making sure everything was handled quickly and efficiently. Her support made the whole process far less stressful.I would happily recommend Sumera at Askews to anyone needing legal advice, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again.
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Lee H.
12:17 20 Feb 26
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with ASKEWS Legal team during our mortgage process. From start to finish, the service was professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive.A very special thank you to Parvinder Sanghera, Simran Sanghera, and Anya Gardner. They went above and beyond at every stage, keeping us informed, responding promptly to our questions, and making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Their attention to detail and dedication truly stood out.The whole team did an outstanding job, and we are so grateful for their hard work and commitment. We always felt reassured knowing we were in such capable hands.We would highly recommend ASKEWS LEGAL firm to anyone looking for reliable and professional solicitors. Thank you again for everything!Kumar & Samanthi
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Pream kumar W.
09:03 19 Feb 26
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Jerelyn J.
20:12 10 Feb 26
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Angela I.
15:58 10 Feb 26
I highly recommend this employment service. Despite the pressure of a very tight deadline, Sumera Ehsan clearly explained the entire process and committed to the timeline while still making sure every detail was thoroughly covered. I was genuinely impressed by her professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. From start to finish, I felt confident and in very good hands.
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Rera R.
15:35 10 Feb 26
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