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Suzanne Horne

Partner, Employment Law Department

London

Telefon: +44-20-3023-5129
Fax: +44-20-3023-5429

Overview

Suzanne Horne is a partner in the International Employment practice of Paul Hastings. She is recognised in Chambers U.K. and described as being ‘very knowledgeable’ with ‘strong commercial sensibilities’ (Chambers U.K., 2024), leading a team ‘recommended for its cross-border capabilities’ (The Legal 500, 2024). She has a broad-ranging practice covering all aspects of employment law and employment-related matters advising both U.K. and international clients. Suzanne also advises employers on employee-related data protection and privacy matters and has successfully defended employers in various employment tribunal and high-court litigation matters. Suzanne also has extensive experience in cross-border, pan-European and multinational projects including business reorganization, integrations, redundancies, hiring and firing.

Suzanne is regularly interviewed on national television and quoted in the press in relation to topical legal matters. She frequently writes for a wide variety of publications, and both presents and conducts training sessions and webinars.

Accolades

  • International Employment Lawyer of the Year - Private Practice, at the International Employment Lawyer Awards, 2024
  • “Labour & Employment Lawyer of the Year” at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA, 2024
  • “Disputes Lawyer of the Year” at the Women & Diversity Law Awards, 2024
  • Ranked for Employment, Chambers Global & Chambers UK
  • Leading Individual for Employment, Legal 500 UK
  • Shortlisted, “Mentor of the Year” at Legal Week’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards UK, 2024
  • Shortlisted, “Lawyer of the Year” at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA, 2024
  • Thought Leader, Labour, Employment & Benefits, Legal Influencer, Lexology
  • “Ally of the Year” at Legal Week’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards UK, 2023
  • "Labour & Employment Lawyer of the Year" at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA, 2021, 2022
  • “Women Leaders,” International Employment Lawyer
  • “Highly commended” for "Collaborative Leadership, "Legal Week’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards UK
  • Mapping the Trends: The Global Employer Update was highly commended, Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report Europe
  • Mapping the Trends: The Global Employer Update shortlisted, Legal Week’s Innovation Awards

Education

  • College of Law of England and Wales, L.P.C., 1997
  • King’s College London School of Law, LL.M., 1995

Engagement & Publications

  • "Mapping the Trends: The Global Employer Update," Editor (2018-25)
  • "Managing Workplace Health And Wellbeing During A Crisis (2022)," Contributing author
  • "The Employment Law Review, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Editions," Contributing author
  • "Employee Privacy: Guide to US and International Law," Contributing author
  • "Inside the Minds: Navigating Employment Law in Europe," Contributing author

Events: 

  • Key Trends & Challenges in European Employment Law in 2025: The Year Ahead (January 28th, 2025)
  • Key Trends & Challenges in European Employment Law in 2024: The Year Ahead (February 5th, 2024)
  • Key Trends & Challenges in European Employment Law in 2023: The Year Ahead (January 12, 2023)

Involvement

  • Chair – International Employment Law Forum
  • Steering Committee – International Employment Law Forum
  • Member – National Forum for Health and Wellbeing
  • Member – European and U.K. Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member – Global Advisory Board of Women in Law Empowerment Forum
  • Member – Quorum Initiative
  • Member – XBHR, Global Forum for Cross-border HR Experts

Practice Areas

Litigation

Employment Litigation

Workplace Retaliation and Whistleblower Defense

International Employment Law

Employment Counseling and Preventive Advice

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Employment Law

Workforce Data And Technology


Languages

Englisch


Admissions

England and Wales Solicitor


Education

The College of Law (The University of Law), L.P.C. 1997

King's College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law, LL.M. 1995