Meet the team
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Juliet Ralph
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Juliet co-founded Robinson Ralph with her husband, Simon, and has been running the operational side of the firm ever since, keeping the wheels turning and the ideas flowing, with a focus on growth, systems, people and culture.
Creative, determined, and a big believer in the power of connection, Juliet leads with heart and humour, making sure Robinson Ralph continues to feel more human than corporate, whether that’s through how we treat clients or how we support our team.
As well as co-running a business, Juliet has two kids and two dogs, and can often be found juggling school runs, work calls, and the age-old question: what’s for tea? Outside of work, she loves Agatha Christie.
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Simon Robinson
MANAGING PARTNER & CO-FOUNDER
Chambers & Partners - 2026 Ranked
Simon co-founded Robinson Ralph with his wife, Juliet, after deciding that there had to be a better way to do employment law - one that was sharper, faster, more personal, and a lot less corporate. A straight-talking Northern Irishman with over two decades of experience in employment law, Simon is known for cutting through the legal waffle and getting to the point.
As the firm’s legal lead, Simon represents clients across the UK in all aspects of employment law, from complex tribunal cases to high-stakes strategic advice. He’s built a reputation for being tough when it counts, but always human, and for making clients laugh, even when things are tricky.
Simon’s style is anything but traditional. He doesn't believe in suits for the sake of it, and he’s never knowingly delivered a dull training session. His sessions are high-energy, practical, and full of real talk.
When he’s not working, as a lifelong Manchester United supporter, Simon can usually be found either at Old Trafford with his son or being forced to listen to Taylor Swift by his daughter, and occasionally both in the same day.
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David Sillitoe
PARTNER
Chambers & Partners - 2026 Ranked
David joined Robinson Ralph in 2019, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a calm, methodical approach to solving legal problems. His legal career began as an employment tribunals consultant at an HR consultancy, where he quickly discovered his passion for employment law. He then spent 13 years at a national law firm, advising both employers and employees, and led their Leeds employment law team for eight of those years.Known for his ability to cut through legal jargon, David excels at getting to the heart of complex issues and setting out practical options clearly and simply—something clients really value.
Outside of work, David is a regular at the gym and enjoys getting out on his mountain bike as well as watching both football and rugby.
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Nick Wilson
PARTNER
Nick Wilson is a Partner at Robinson Ralph, having joined the firm in June 2024. He has specialised in employment law since 1998, qualifying as a solicitor in 2000, and brings a huge depth of experience advising employers on complex tribunal claims and sensitive workplace issues.
Nick works with clients across a wide range of sectors, including the public sector, NHS, local authorities, education and commercial businesses. He is particularly known for handling high-risk matters -whether that’s multi-day Employment Tribunal litigation, large-scale organisational change, or tricky situations involving senior employees, trade unions, discrimination or whistleblowing.
Calm, measured and highly experienced, Nick is the kind of person you want in your corner when things get complicated. He cuts through the noise, focuses on what really matters, and helps clients navigate difficult situations with confidence (and without unnecessary drama).
Outside of work, Nick enjoys golf and wouldn’t be seen wearing anything other than Vivienne Westwood.
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Ellie Pook
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Ellie Pook is our Senior Paralegal and plays an important role in supporting clients and keeping matters progressing smoothly. She completed her Law degree in 2021 and began her career as a paralegal, before spending two years working in HR - experience that gave her valuable insight into workplace issues from both sides and reinforced her passion for employment law.
Ellie is highly organised, approachable and great with clients, with a natural ability to build strong working relationships and keep things moving even when priorities shift. She supports the team across a wide range of matters and is currently training to qualify as a Legal Executive, continuing to develop her career in employment law.
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Omar Ghaffoor
ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR
Omar is an Associate Solicitor specialising in employment law. He advises on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, supporting clients with workplace issues including disciplinary and grievance processes, discrimination claims, redundancy situations and Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Having joined a well-established Yorkshire law firm as a Legal Assistant before qualifying as a solicitor, Omar has built strong employment law expertise through advising on a variety of complex matters, including multi-claimant Employment Tribunal litigation. He has also been actively involved in delivering employment law training and supporting business development initiatives. Clients value his approachable manner, clear communication style and practical approach to problem-solving.
Outside of work, Omar enjoys spending time with his young family. A keen golfer and tennis player, he is often on the course or at his local tennis club, although these days he spends just as much time taking his son for evening strolls in the pushchair. He also admits to a particular weakness for Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
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Crystal-Rose Pay
SOLICITOR
Crystal-Rose joined the Robinson Ralph team in May 2026 following qualification as a Solicitor in September 2025. She trained at a city firm where she developed her skills in a variety of areas, including employment law. Crystal-Rose takes a calm, organised, and thorough approach to her work. She values building meaningful relationships, taking the time to understand her client’s goals and objectives and getting to know them as an individual.
Outside of work, Crystal-Rose has a variety of interests that she alternates through the seasons. In the warmer months she enjoys trips to Knaresborough and exploring new places with her partner. In the cooler months she loves to embrace her creative side through dressmaking and creative writing. Year-round, Crystal stays active through the gym and swimming.
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Ella Nourmand
SOLICITOR
Ella advises on a broad range of workplace issues, supporting clients with both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.Before joining Robinson Ralph, Ella gained valuable employment law experience with an international law firm, where she worked on a variety of employment Tribunal matters. She also spent time working on a large-scale equal pay group action, helping to support claimants in complex litigation.
More recently, Ella broadened her legal experience by working within a specialist litigation team, giving her additional insight into dispute resolution and the strategic management of complex cases. This experience has strengthened her ability to analyse issues, manage competing priorities and support clients through challenging situations.
Ella is known for her thoughtful and professional approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellent client service. She combines technical knowledge with a practical mindset, helping clients navigate employment law issues with confidence and clarity.
Alongside her legal experience, Ella has achieved excellent academic results throughout her education, reflecting the dedication and work ethic she brings to her role.
In her free time, Ella is a keen runner and enjoys getting stuck into various creative projects or spending time in nature.
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Abbie Ellwood
CLIENT AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
Abbie brings a wealth of experience to Robinson Ralph, having worked across crime, personal injury, construction law, and now employment. As our Client & Operations Manager, she sits at the centre of the firm, overseeing client relationships while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
From managing the client journey and onboarding experience to keeping a close eye on invoicing, credit control and tribunal logistics, Abbie plays a key role in making sure nothing falls through the cracks. She combines a sharp eye for detail with a calm, organised approach, and a real sense of ownership over how the firm operates, performs and delivers for clients.
Outside of work, she’s a keen badminton player and a proud cat mum to two brilliantly named felines -Squid and Miep -who keep her on her toes almost as much as we do.
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Isabelle Heathcote
PRACTICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Isabelle provides administrative support across the business, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Having previously worked within a small business environment, Isabelle has experience across a wide range of areas including administration, customer service, invoicing, finance administration, stakeholder communication, logistics coordination and marketing support. This varied background has helped her develop a flexible, proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence.
She is highly organised, personable and professional, with a strong focus on delivering excellent service to both clients and colleagues.
Outside of work, Isabelle enjoys keeping fit and active and is a regular gym-goer. She has even completed a 15,000-foot skydive. She is sociable and enjoys spending time with friends and family, and is also a keen skier, having first started lessons at the Ski Lions Club in Castleford when she was just four years old.
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