Selene is a specialist Employment Lawyer and Notary Public
Selene became a partner in 2007 and is now a director of Selene Holden Limited, one of our corporate partners. She qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and is head of the firm’s employment law department.
What can Selene do for you?
She is able to draw upon her wealth of experience to give you clear, concise and pragmatic advice on all aspects of employment law. Whether it is a tricky workplace dispute, a large scale redundancy exercise, or getting your employment contracts in order, Selene will work closely with you to achieve the outcome you want.
What else should you know?
Selene qualified as a Notary Public in 2015, which gives her special authorisation to certify many overseas documents. She is also an experienced public speaker and regularly presents to clients on the latest employment law developments.
Recognised in Chambers & Partners 2019 as a leading lawyer within her field and shortlisted for the Legal 500 Awards as HR Lawyer of the Year (outside of London) for 2019. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
What do others say?
‘Selene Holden has an outstanding knowledge in her field and is able to provide sensible advice weighing up risk/return on the matter in hand. When needed Selene back up the advice with a robust approach to negotiating an outcome that we hoped to achieve All the advice is carried out in a professional but personal approach to reduce the stress that comes with the work.’
Legal 500 (UK) 2026‘Selene consistently delivers a first-class service, combining legal excellence with a proactive approach that makes navigating employment matters seamless and effective.’
Chambers UK 2026‘Selene is a fantastic lawyer. Not only is she excellent in her legal knowledge and advice, but she takes the time to really listen to her clients to find out what their ultimate aims are.’
Chambers UK 2025‘Selene Holden has provided honest and practical advice going above and beyond our expectations with knowledgeable and experience providing confidence that the best outcome can be achieved.’
Legal 500 (UK) 2025
