After a decade of experience in top City law firms and in house at a global investment bank, Amy Cunningham founded Cunningham Legal in order to offer clients a compelling and progressive alternative to expensive, impersonal City firms.

 

We pride ourselves on providing employers and employees with first class, practical and refreshingly affordable employment law and HR advice, and a tailored, responsive and personal service.  

 

Due to our track record of delivering high quality advice on time and on budget, the vast majority of our work comes from recommendations and referrals, including from other law firms and business advisers.

Thanks for bringing this to the best and most pain-free conclusion I think I could have hoped for. I feel really lucky to have had your help.
— (March 2021)
Amy is a first class employment lawyer. She has helped me with the drafting of employment contracts, staff handbook, and more recently with the handling of redundancies. Amy is very personable and responsive and her advice has always been exceptional, clear and timely. I would unreservedly recommend Amy to anyone requiring employment law or HR advice.
— Director, UK based SME (September 2020)
Negotiating a settlement agreement while pregnant and in the middle of the Covid19 crisis could have been hugely stressful and overwhelming, however Amy was so clear and calm throughout, responding swiftly and providing me with the advice and clarity I needed to reach my desired outcome. Thank you so much, highly recommended and I will definitely be coming back to Amy in the future for any employment law advice and support
— Director, UK energy supplier (May 2020)
I would like to take this opportunity to say how satisfied I am at the manner in which you engaged with me and managed the whole process. Much appreciated.
— Audit Manager, Financial Services (December 2019)
Amy was incredibly professional but also so supportive and personable. She really made a stressful maternity dispute much easier to navigate with her clarity, guidance and warmth. I would recommend her services to anyone going through similar difficulties
— Account Director, multinational publishing company (August 2019)


I was very impressed with Amy’s work. Having dealt with lawyers in the past, this experience was very refreshing. Not only she was extremely knowledgeable, but also very genuine in her approach: clearly explaining the different options available and always being explicit and fair about the economics of each alternative. In short, Amy is an exceptional employment lawyer and I would highly recommend her
— Investment Director, Global investment management firm (July 2019)

My experience working with Cunningham Legal was entirely positive. They helped me navigate what could have been an unpleasant situation and achieved a successful result. They were straight to the point, managed expectations and were economical too, always being realistic with time scales. Cunningham Legal would be my first port of call in the future and I highly recommend them.
— Director, Global professional services firm (August 2018)
Amy is just what you look for in a Lawyer. She is diligent, trustful, responsive, and personable. She made my employment transition stress free and definitely put my interests first. I would recommend Amy to anyone requiring specialist employment law advice
— Senior Executive, Global Investment Bank (April 2018)
I just wanted to say thank you for your help. You’ve made a horrible process much better. I certainly would recommend you to colleagues and friends who may find themselves in situations where they need some expert advice and support
— Group Director, FTSE 250 company (August 2017)
At a very stressful time in my life, having been made redundant after 15 years, Amy was a vital link in helping me manoeuvre my way through the somewhat overwhelming mountain of paperwork and process that this entailed. We got through it thanks to her cool head and undoubted expertise.
— Head of Press and PR, Independent television production company (May 2017)
Cunningham Legal advised me throughout my recent redundancy process - Having not been through this process before I found the advice provided to be focused upon my situation and easily understood. The whole discussion was made a lot easier by their experience, support and guidance - at the time this was hugely appreciated. I would wholeheartedly recommend them.
— Vice-President, Global investment bank (April 2017)
Amy is an outstanding employment lawyer. She is very practical and solution focussed, with an eye for detail. She stands out from others not only due to her fresh approach and thorough consideration of tactics, but most importantly she is a people person as much as a legal adviser.
— Senior Manager, Multinational data services company (December 2016)
Amy was very professional, knowledgeable and always provided timely responses. This, combined with her personal service and empathetic approach, makes her stand out from the crowd. I would highly recommend her services.
— Senior Analyst, Investment Management (October 2016)
Amy was a great source of advice for me at a very difficult time. Her considered opinion and clarification of the legalities of the situation I was in, meant I was able to decide what would be my preferred outcome; and she gave the confidence to obtain it. Her efficiency and quick responses avoided protracted negotiations.
I would not hesitate to recommend Amy’s advice and services to anyone. We all hope never to find ourselves in a situation where we need these services, but I would want Amy on my side again were there ever a ‘next time’.
— Senior Manager, Global Professional Association (October 2016)
I would recommend Amy to anyone, she provided timely advice and dealt with my situation with great care.
— Director, UK software company (August 2016)
Amy, I cannot thank you enough. You have made a very difficult process infinitely easier to handle.
— Senior Manager, Creative agency, London (July 2016)
Amy was recommended to me by one of her clients as I needed advice on a difficult employment issue. She was incredibly professional and personable and helped me navigate a very complex situation. She took time to understand the outcome I was after gave comprehensive but pragmatic advice on all of the available options and provided support throughout the process, which resulted in a very successful outcome. I would not hesitate in recommending her
— Associate Director, AIM listed company (April 2016)
My experience of working with Amy Cunningham was second to none. She brought clarity and efficiency to what could have been a complicated and challenging situation. From engaging her through to resolution, the service I received was excellent. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking for attentive first class advice.

— Senior Executive, FTSE 250 company (March 2016)
She is professional, quick to respond, and, most importantly, provides pragmatic advice tailored to your specific set of circumstances. She doesn’t waste your time when you already understand something. She was great to work with and I would highly recommend contacting her.
— Senior in-house lawyer, Global manufacturing organisation (February 2016)
Amy was very professional, knowledgeable and supportive. I feel very satisfied with the results that her advice produced. I would highly recommend her services.
— Manager, Global commodities broker (January 2016)
My experience of working with Amy was a completely positive one. She was a pleasure to work with and furthermore achieved an excellent result on my behalf. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.
— Senior Manager, Global household-name technology company (December 2015)