Linky Trott
Linky leads the Employment Team at Edwin Coe advising on the full range of employment related issues that arise for businesses and senior executives. She is best known for her work in connection with disputes and exits.
She adopts a holistic approach to workplace issues and understands that the legal aspects are only one of the many factors that drive resolution; as such, she works collaboratively with clients to examine the wider context, identify the commercial objectives and agree strategy accordingly.
Linky has been with the firm for over 30 years, initially advising on commercial litigation but focussing on employment related matters for the last 25 years. With her commercial litigation background and depth of experience, there is little that Linky has not seen before when it comes to employment relationships.
The profile of clients that Linky advises is sector agnostic but includes: professional services, financial services, data centres, pharmacology, hospitality, care, advertising, the creative industries and manufacturing.
Linky’s work includes:
- Business Protection: Dealing with issues arising in connection with confidential information, team moves and post termination restrictions.
- Discrimination: Advising on the full range of discrimination issues that can arise within a workplace with a particular emphasis on prosecuting or defending disability and sex discrimination issues.
- Employment Related Contractual Disputes: Including commission and bonus claims.
- Exits: Advising on processes and procedures to best protect a business, or prosecuting or defending claims that arise in the Employment Tribunal or High Court.
Linky understands that employment related disputes are personal, urgent and can be challenging for clients to deal with; her driving objective is to provide a responsive service that brings clarity to help clients make decisions that are right for them.
Expertise
Employment
Business Protection: Protecting Confidential Information, Restrictive Covenants, Fiduciary Duties & Team Moves
Employment Disputes & Tribunals
Managing Internal Procedures & Workplace Investigations
Confidential Information, Restrictive Covenants, Fiduciary Duties & Team Move Disputes
Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment – for Senior Executives
Severance & Exits
Credentials
Recommended in Chambers UK 2026
Recommended in Legal 500 UK 2026
Recommended in Spears 500
Member of the Employment Lawyers Association
Former part-time Employment Judge
EXPERIENCE
Linky’s experience includes:
Advising an industry specific headhunting company in respect of the wholesale theft of data by client relationship manager moving to a competitor. Obtained an order for delivery up from the High Court and not withstanding consistent denials by the ex-employee, all confidential information was returned to our client upon service of the High Court Order.
Acting for a Senior Executive facing allegations of the misuse of confidential information which included demands for disclosure of communications by WhatsApp, private mobile phone and a private email account. Safeguarded our client’s private communications and secured substantial exit settlement.
Advising a partnership on complex disability discrimination issues arising with an under-performing employee. Dealt with the ‘decoupling’ of the under-performance issues with those arising from the employee’s ill health. We successfully supported the client in navigating careful engagement with the employee and Occupational Health, identifying issues arising, advising on reasonable adjustments and how to monitor performance in that context without exposing the client to an allegation of disability discrimination. No claims issued against our client.
Advising a Senior Executive who was suspended pending a disciplinary investigation in relation to an incident at work. Challenging the process adopted by the employer and requesting documents and information which included lodging a DSAR thereby identifying fundamental procedural failings by the employer. Examining key issues arising during the course of the previous 12 months which impacted the client’s health and contributed to the incident under investigation to redraw the narrative by the employer. Matter resolved by means of an agreed and orderly exit with a substantial payment being made to our client with neutral reference and agreed announcement.
Advising an Employer on a complex capability exit concerning a senior manager who had transferred to the business under TUPE with substantial sickness and contractual redundancy benefits. Assisted with the management of ongoing absences and the capability dismissal.
Advising a Senior Executive being subjected to a performance review for issues arising from their disability. Advising on possible claims arising and engaging directly with the employer in relation to its failure to make reasonable adjustments to our client’s workload or working conditions.
Advising an Employer on absenteeism and conduct issues arising with a member of staff struggling with alcohol abuse issues. Advised on appropriate support but ultimately progressed to a capability dismissal with no claims arising.
Acting for a Senior Executive in claims for pregnancy and maternity discrimination. Our client was made redundant whilst on maternity leave following the very premature birth of her baby. We were successful in securing a six-figure early settlement without the need for the issue of proceedings.
Advising an Employer on a wide ranging Global restructure to include the provision of template documentation on collective consultation process including the election of employee representatives and the required consultation process.
Advising a Senior Executive in relation to their dismissal for alleged poor performance following our client making protected disclosures about health and safety concerns. Achieved a substantial six figure settlement.
Advising an Employer on complicated TUPE issues arising after the successful bid for a design and build project. Our advice included an analysis of the relevant ‘economic entity’ transferring, quantification of possible claims arising and advising in respect of the management of the transfer.
Acting for a Senior Executive in claims for institutional race discrimination, disability discrimination and victimisation. Our client was a high performing individual who had been subjected to harassment on the grounds of race, and direct race discrimination (in terms of promotion and pay) for a number of years. They had been subjected to spurious disciplinary allegations in response to raising their concerns and their health had been badly affected by the campaign of abuse suffered. The employer sought to make our client redundant resulting in the issue of proceedings and an agreed and negotiated exit including a substantial settlement equivalent to approx. 6 years’ pay for our client.
Linky knows how to build long term adviser-client relationships which enable her to respond in detail on short notice.
Chambers UK 2026
Linky is smart, hard-working and dedicated in her pursuit of the best outcome for her client.
Chambers UK 2026
She draws on her wealth of experience of employment issues and prevailing market trends and on her technical expertise to provide well considered, pragmatic and strategic advice.
Chambers UK 2026
Linky is highly regarded across the industry for her abilities, for the results which she secures for her clients and for her thought leadership.
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Linky provides outstanding client service and is incredibly dedicated – she sees her client through to the end. She retains an impressive grasp of the detail while keeping sight of the broader issues and is a trusted advisor.
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Linky Trott leads Edwin Coe’s Employment practice. Linky is smart, hard-working and dedicated in her pursuit of the best outcome for her client. She draws on her wealth of experience of employment issues and prevailing market trends and on her technical expertise to provide well considered, pragmatic and strategic advice. She achieves swift and viable commercial solutions to complex and multi-faceted issues.
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Linky Trott, in particular, stands out as an exceptional practitioner. Her advice is always incisive, balanced, and reassuring, even in the most complex/sensitive scenarios. She has a calm authority and an ability to cut through noise to focus on what really matters. What sets her apart is not just her knowledge of the law, but her understanding of how people and businesses work—she brings humanity and strategic clarity to her guidance.
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Her strategic advice, expertise and experience are complemented by the personal care and support she provides.
Chambers UK 2025
There's nothing she doesn't know about employment law. Her advice is always sharp, clear, detailed, thoughtful and nuanced.
Chambers UK 2025
Linky is smart, hard-working and dedicated in her pursuit of the best outcome for her client.
Chambers UK 2025
My go-to lawyer for employment advice is head of department Linky Trott. Linky simply knows everything there is to know about employment law and gives clear, concise, prompt advice. She also looks at the whole picture and is great at giving strategic advice; always ahead of the game.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Linky can see how matters are likely to pan out and gives tailored advice accordingly. I have also had dealings with George Orman, who stepped into Linky's shoes when she was away. He picked up the baton straight away, had been fully prepared by Linky, and I had every confidence in his advice.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Linky Trott has a wealth of knowledge and experience of applying it to real time situations. While maintaining professional boundaries and advising, she takes time to understand the challenges of our businesses and the market we operate in so that she can provide truly holistic advice.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Linky Trott was polite, professional, non-judgmental and knowledgeable. She was tenacious and an absolute rock in her negotiations, helping me to navigate a difficult situation. She was my confidant.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Linky Trott is a pleasure to work with and gives confidence that the matter will be dealt with professionally.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Linky Trott and her team responded immediately, providing excellent practical advice and support that helped to successfully resolve the situation.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
What makes Linky special is the way she builds relationships very quickly and turns very difficult problems into a less stressful situation by looking at things logically.
Chambers UK 2024
Linky is a calm, pragmatic and trusted adviser. It is good to have Linky and her team in my corner.
Chambers UK 2024
Linky has a wealth of experience to draw on. She builds great rapport and delivers a great service.
Chambers UK 2024
Linky Trott is the most trustworthy and reasonable person I could ever pick up the phone to. She listens to you – really listens and understands – then comes up with the most reasonable, realistic options.
The Legal 500 UK 2024
Linky Trott is always available to give immediate and comprehensive advice in the context of our business values . She has taken the time to understand our business sectors and the need for pragmatic solutions.
The Legal 500 UK 2024
An unparalleled depth of knowledge and her capacity to surmise the outcome from the outset whether that is favourable to you or not gives you a sense of confidence to proceed with your case. She never misses a beat and has in my experience been many steps ahead of the opposition team.
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Linky Trott is a delight to work with, she combines excellent professional skills with a client service approach which sets clear expectations and also makes her client feel that she has complete focus on their needs.
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Linky Trott has a fantastic grasp of her subject and gives exceptionally firm clear advice; she does not sit on the fence. I feel very confident that she gives best advice which I can rely upon. In particular she recently advised behind the scenes in an extremely complicated internal grievance dispute.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
She is able to quickly get up to speed, survey the scene and then support me with the issue at hand. When I relay her counsel to my stakeholders, they are always impressed with her pragmatic answers and her commercial awareness when it comes to balancing the business with difficult decisions.
Chambers UK 2023
She has a vast knowledge of employment law, is highly intelligent and I have never found her flummoxed by anything.
Chambers UK 2023
Head of employment, Linky Trott is fantastic to work with. She has a vast knowledge of employment law, is highly intelligent and I have never found her flummoxed by anything.
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Linky Trott is a clear communicator who shows commercial flexibility with an understanding of detail.
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Linky Trott absolutely treats you as if you were her most important client, treats you with compassion and explains everything perfectly.
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Linky Trott is an exceptionally talented partner and she has provided the best advice throughout my grievance process. Linky has been very supportive, kind and accommodating about my personal circumstances. She is truly amazing and supportive with every issue and matter relating to my case. I am very fortunate to have met her and recommend her wholeheartedly.
The Legal 500 UK 2023
She always makes me feel like I am her most important client, even though she has others, and she has a prevailing understanding of market trends.
Chambers UK 2022
I sought a lawyer with experience who would reassure me from the outset that my case was safe in their hands, who would attend to the detail and ultimately be formidable in defending me robustly - Linky proved to be all these things.
Chambers UK 2022
Led from the top by Linky Trott, the entire team forms a cohesive unit that suits all budgets. Linky provided the perfect balance of a concise summation of the task and continual oversight.
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Linky Trott is fantastic to work with. She is incredibly professional, gives clear, pragmatic and cogent advice, and responds quickly when urgent issues arise.
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Linky Trott provides an outstanding service. She combines emotional intelligence to support clients during times of great stress with a sharp forensic legal mind and tactical approach to get the best results for the client.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Linky Trott is smart, hard-working and dedicated in her pursuit of the best outcome for her client. She draws on her wealth of experience of employment issues and prevailing market trends and on her technical expertise to provide well considered, pragmatic and strategic advice. Linky is highly regarded across the industry for her abilities, for the results which she secures for her clients and for her thought leadership.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
She has a fantastic grasp of her subject and gives exceptionally clear advice.
Chambers UK 2021
She's great to work with as she cuts through to the salient points really quickly and highlights the key areas to be addressed.
Chambers UK 2021
She is very calm under pressure, has a real depth of knowledge and brings real tactical nous to cases.
Chambers UK 2021
They are smart, talented, hardworking and dedicated professionals who care for their clients. Both think laterally and comprehensively about solutions to issues and retain an excellent grasp of the detail and of technical issues, while also maintaining professional objectivity and a broad and solid understanding of prevailing market trends.
The Legal 500 2020
An amazing and incredibly smart lawyer with a remarkable ability to understand the breadth and depth of the issues.
Chambers UK 2020
Linky Trott is the ideal resource when it comes to employment law. She gives absolutely clear advice but with a healthy dose of reality to allow you to make the best decision.
The Legal 500 2020