Doyle Clayton expands employment and education teams

We're delighted to announce the expansion of our London team with the return of Naomi Sansom to the firm. Naomi re-joins as a partner from EY, where she was a director and instrumental in the growth of its employment law team.

With over 15 years’ experience, Naomi brings expertise in managing global HR projects and complex investigations for corporate clients as well as her historic experience of Tribunal and High Court litigation to Doyle Clayton. She was previously a Legal Director at the firm, leaving in 2022.

We are also consolidating our specialist education team with the hire of Celia Whittuck, Senior Associate, and Victoria Denis, Solicitor. Led by Simon Henthorn, Partner and Head of Education, the team has fast established an enviable reputation in the sector, advising schools, colleges, universities, associations and individuals on all aspects of education law, with a particular expertise working with high profile academics, and academic institutions. Celia and Victoria will support the delivery of our core education service as well as growth in the higher education sector.

Commenting on the new appointments, Chief Executive, Tina Wisener, said: "We’re delighted to welcome Naomi back to our London team. She’s an exceptional asset to Doyle Clayton, and I know will be valued by our clients as she brings a fresh perspective and global expertise in HR projects, investigations and more. We’re equally pleased to be growing the Education Team so quickly as Celia and Victoria join the team to meet the increasing demand we’re seeing in the sector and support our expanding offer in the market.”

Naomi added: “Doyle Clayton is widely recognised for its people-first culture, its ambition and for taking bold steps in the market. I couldn’t be happier to be back, working with this exceptional team and am looking forward to being part of the firm’s success and continued growth.”