Tia specialises in providing practical advice on a variety of day-to-day employment issues to both employers and individuals including disciplinaries, grievances, and the termination of employment. She also assists employers and individuals in drafting and negotiating settlement agreements.
Tia assists clients with a full range of contentious and non-contentious matters including but not limited to:
- Drafting employment contracts
- Navigating disciplinary or grievance procedures
- Reviewing policy documents (policies & staff handbooks)
- Negotiating, drafting & advising on settlement agreements
- Advising on redundancy procedures
- Assisting with general employment queries
- Assisting with immigration / right-to-work queries
Tia represents Claimants in the Employment Tribunal and prides herself on her proactive and pragmatic approach to litigation. She is also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA).
Tia graduated from Northumbria University in 2019 with a first-class master’s degree in law which incorporated the LPC, she then undertook her training contract with a local firm, qualifying in 2022, before joining Leathes Prior in July 2024.
Outside of work, Tia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, trips to the theatre, exploring new cities and fine wine.
Thank you so, so much for your patience with my calls and being so calm and kind.
Tia was wonderful throughout. Very clear and precise on all details, I would highly recommend.
I highly recommend Tia McAleese. She has advised me on rather short notice and at an excellent professional standard. Tia is also kind and approachable, which complements her legal acumen.
Excellent, professional, thorough and swift handling of the matter. Very helpful and accessible, I recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors wholeheartedly.