Daniella Colton is an Associate in the employment team.
Daniella has supported a broad range of clients, including national organisations, charities, SMEs and individuals, on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. She has developed particular expertise in managing Employment Tribunal claims from early conciliation through to final hearings, as well as providing strategic and commercially focussed advice on everyday workplace issues such as disciplinary processes, grievances, redundancy exercises and whistleblowing complaints.
Daniella regularly represents clients at preliminary hearings, judicial mediations and interim relief applications. She is also skilled in drafting key tribunal documentation, including claims, responses, witness statements and settlement agreements, and advising on litigation strategy and settlement options.
Her experience includes supporting clients on complex and high-profile matters, including discrimination claims reported in national media, as well as advising employers on significant restructuring/redundancy exercises and day-to-day employment issues.
Recent work highlights
Successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim against a national retailer.
Successfully defended two out of three religious-belief discrimination claims against a northern charity.
Successfully brought claims against a sports coaching company for unlawful deductions from wages.
Represented clients at preliminary hearings, judicial mediations, and interim relief hearings, including acting as advocate for a recruitment agency client at a final hearing.
Experience & education
June 2026 Associate Solicitor, Birketts LLP, Cambridge
2021 – 2026 Solicitor, National Law Firm, Leeds
2020 – 2021 Solicitor, Regional Law Firm, Leeds
2020 Qualified as a Solicitor
2018 – 2020 Trainee Solicitor, Regional Firm, Leeds
2015 – 2016 Legal Practice Course (LPC), BPP Law School, Birmingham
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Employment Lawyers Association
Member