Meet the team
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Simon Robinson
FOUNDER
Chambers & Partners - 2025 Ranked
Simon qualified as a solicitor in 1998, initially as a criminal lawyer, and has now been practicing employment law for over 20 years. He has worked at both local and national firms before setting up Robinson Ralph. His clients are mostly employers.
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Juliet Ralph
FOUNDER
Juliet is a Director and co-founder of Robinson Ralph. Her background is in sales, marketing and training. She manages the day to day running of the business, along with marketing and business development.
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David Sillitoe
PARTNER
Chambers & Partners - 2025 Ranked
David began working as a paralegal in 2003 at a consultancy where he represented employers at Employment Tribunals. David qualified as a Solicitor in 2008, and most recently worked at a national firm advising UK and international clients on the full range of contentious and non-contentious UK employment law related matters. He joined Robinson Ralph as a Partner in September 2019.
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Nick Wilson
PARTNER
Nick qualified in 2000 and has over 20 years experience as an employment lawyer.
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Ellie Pook
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Ellie completed her Law degree in 2021 and worked as a paralegal following university. For the past 2 years she has worked in HR which reinforced her passion for Employment Law. Ellie is our paralegal and is training to qualify as a Legal Executive.
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Keeley-Joanne Hodgson
SOLICITOR
Keeley qualified as a solicitor in 2025, having worked as a paralegal since 2018. Her passion for law started early, inspired by her A-level studies, university experience, and—of course—watching Legally Blonde.
During her training, Keeley particularly enjoyed her employment law seat, which reinforced her enthusiasm for helping businesses and individuals navigate workplace challenges. Approachable and detail-oriented, she is committed to providing clear, pragmatic advice.
Outside of work, Keeley is an avid diver, loves sushi, and enjoys travelling.
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Daryl Smith
SOLICITOR
Daryl is a passionate Solicitor, first starting his career in employment law as a Paralegal in 2021. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2024 and brings years of experience advising both employers and employees through the ever-evolving world of employment law.
Whether he's drafting watertight contracts, dismantling a particularly aggressive grievance letter or breaking down the daunting world of employment law to clients, Daryl is all about making the law accessible, strategic, and even a little bit fun (yes, really!). He embodies the firm’s commitment to expert advice delivered with personality, professionalism, and just the right amount of humour to keep things human.
When he’s not navigating the finer points of employment legislation, you’ll likely find Daryl at Elland Road supporting his precious Leeds United, playing video games or attempting to explain to his friends, once again, what “constructive dismissal” actually means.
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