Tackling Difficult Staff Terminations: Barrister Helen Hogben Chairs Upcoming HR Event in Manchester

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - March 25, 2026 / Helen Hogben Barrister /

Trinity Chambers’ barrister Helen Hogben will chair the upcoming Manchester HR Conference, “Dismissal for HR: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Employers,” on 25 March 2026 at The Lowry Hotel. The conference will help HR professionals navigate the complex landscape of employee dismissals and provide practical, court-proven solutions.

Helen Hogben, a highly experienced employment and discrimination barrister with a national practice, will commence the day’s proceedings with a keynote address before leading a series of in-depth presentations and discussions with a panel of legal experts in the field. The conference will delve into some of the most challenging issues facing employers today. With her extensive experience in employment and discrimination law, Helen is uniquely positioned to guide these conversations, ensuring they are both insightful and practical for all attendees.

"I am delighted to chair this important conference," says Helen Hogben. "The world of HR is constantly evolving, and it is crucial for employers to stay informed on the latest legal developments and best practices. This event will provide a valuable platform for HR professionals to gain practical, solution-focused answers to some of the most challenging dismissal questions they face. I look forward to a day of insightful discussion and collaboration."

The conference agenda is packed with sessions that address the nuances of modern employment law. The expert panel will tackle a range of difficult topics, including:

• Managing Obstructive Behaviour: Rebecca Peck of Bexley Beaumont will explore strategies for progressing performance management when employees resist engagement, allege bullying, or take sick leave.

• ‘Word-Against-Word’ Scenarios: Danielle Ingham from Mills & Reeve will provide guidance on how to handle situations involving inappropriate behaviour between employees, particularly at off-site events like conferences and parties.

• Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Angela Brumpton of Gunnercooke will discuss the challenges of accommodating undiagnosed neurodivergence, especially when reasonable adjustments do not yield the required improvements.

• Cultural Misalignment and Difficult Employees: Mary Walker from Gordons will address the difficult question of when to act on employees who are negative, disruptive, or a poor cultural fit, even if they are not objectively underperforming.

• Mental Health and Absenteeism: Bryn Doyle of Lewis Silkin will offer insights on minimizing legal risks when addressing persistent and disruptive absences caused by underlying mental health conditions.

• Redundancy and Maternity Leave: Naeema Choudry from Eversheds Sutherland will clarify the complexities of ‘suitable alternative employment’ for employees on maternity leave during redundancy situations.

Helen’s own journey to the Bar, as the first in her family to attend university, and her subsequent successful career, including her appointment as Junior Counsel to the Crown in 2023, underscore her commitment to excellence and diversity in the legal profession. Her experience in a wide array of complex cases, detailed in her notable cases, and her dedication to ongoing professional development through seminars and webinars, make her the ideal chair for this forward-thinking conference.

The full-day event, which includes lunch and offers five hours of CPD for delegates, promises to be an invaluable opportunity for HR professionals to network, learn, and equip themselves to handle dismissals fairly and legally. For more information and to book your place, please visit the White Paper Conference website.

Helen Hogben is an employment and discrimination barrister at Trinity Chambers with a national practice. She was appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown in 2023 and has been listed as a leading Junior in the Legal 500 for the past seven years. For more information, visit https://helenhogben.com/.

Contact Information:

Helen Hogben Barrister

The Custom House 39 Quayside
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE1 3DE
United Kingdom

Helen Hogben
+44 191 232 1927
https://www.trinitychambers.co.uk/barristers/helen-hogben/

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