Rebecca Holder

Rebecca is a Trainee Solicitor in the Employment team here at Clarke & Son. 

Main area of practice:

Employment Law

• Assisting with the drafting and review of settlement agreements for both employers and employees.
• Supporting senior colleagues in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing advice notes on employment law issues.
• Drafting correspondence and documents in relation to disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and preparing bundles and witness statements.
• Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, workplace policies and employee handbooks.
• Advising on day-to-day HR queries including performance management, sickness absence and equality issues. 

Career:

Rebecca studied law at the University of Southampton and graduated in 2016. She later completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Reading, achieving a distinction.

She is an associate member of Employment Lawyers Association.

Rebecca joined Clarke & Son Solicitors in August 2025 and started her training contract in July 2026. Before this, she worked as a Senior Paralegal in the family department of an international firm, where she dealt with all aspects of private family law from divorce and financial settlements to child arrangements.  

What Rebecca says:

"I particularly enjoy the variety that employment law offers and the opportunity to work with both employees and employers. When acting for employees, I value the personal aspect of the work and the opportunity to support individuals throughout the process."

"When acting for employers, I enjoy the commercial and strategic side of matters. I find it interesting to assist business in navigating workplace issues in practical and efficient way, while also considering the wider operational and organisational implications."

Outside of work:

Outside of work, Rebecca loves to travel and explore new countries. During her time at university, she planned a volunteer trip to Fiji, where she taught English and helped renovate a local school. She is passionate about animals and going on a safari is number one on her bucket list. Rebecca also enjoys playing racket sports and when she is not playing, she loves watching tennis.