Sydney Mitchell’s Head of Employment Law, Emma-Louise Hewitt, Appointed President of Solihull Chamber of Commerce.
Emma-Louise Hewitt, the Partner and Head of the Employment Law team at Sydney Mitchell, has been named the new President of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce. Starting on 20 March 2025, Emma-Louise takes over the role from the outgoing President, Eileen Schofield. Emma-Louise has led the Employment Department at Sydney Mitchell since September 2018, bringing extensive experience to her new leadership position.
An accomplished and experienced employment lawyer, and ranked as a next-generation partner in the Legal 500 directory, Emma-Louise provides legal services to employees and employers across sectors including automotive, professional services, and hospitality. She advises on the vast range of employment law in a range of areas including contracts, handbooks and policies, tribunal claims, workplace discrimination, and reorganisation and redundancy procedures. She also delivers workplace training and day-to-day legal and HR advice to business owners, managers and HR advisors.
Her professional excellence has been recognised by several awards including finalist in the category of Future Leader at the Solihull Chamber Awards in 2023, Partner of the Year in the 2024 Birmingham Law Society Awards, finalist in the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Future Faces Awards 2017, and she received a Commendation for the Women who Achieve in Business 2017 and a nomination for an award in the Networking Mummies National Recognised Business Awards.
An active networker within the Borough of Solihull, Emma-Louise is passionate about building relationships and being part of a wider community. She has been a member of the Solihull Chamber for 15 years, part of the committee for the last five years and its Vice President for the past two years, utilising the roles to drive change, promote engagement, encourage work inspiration amongst businesses for the next generation, as well as supporting both the Chamber and its members.
On becoming President of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, Emma-Louise says: “I am extremely honoured to be taking on the role of President of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce for the next two years. I am especially looking forward to working alongside Samantha Frampton, Head of Solihull Chamber, as we continue to strive to create an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration among our members.
“I follow a long line of great Solihull Chambers Presidents, and I would like to thank each and every one of them for all they have done. A special thanks goes to Elieen Schofield, our outgoing President, who has worked tirelessly in successfully bringing our members together, and who has highlighted some of the issues facing our members, including transport and connectivity between the north and south of the borough.
“I am inspired by the unique contributions each President has made and I’m eager to bring my own fresh perspectives and initiatives to the role. Alongside, I remain committed to driving change, promoting engagement, and supporting the Chamber, local people and businesses, whilst encouraging work inspiration amongst businesses for the next generation.”
Samantha Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, adds: “I am excited to welcome and work alongside Emma as the new Solihull Chamber of Commerce President. I have had the pleasure of knowing Emma over the last five years as a Chamber member and as a member of the Solihull Chamber executive committee. I know Emma will do an amazing job and be a great advocate for Solihull Chamber and our members.”
Founded over 260 years ago in 1763 and with offices in Solihull and Birmingham, Sydney Mitchell LLP’s specialist team portfolio spans employment, commercial property, company and commercial services, shareholder disputes, contract law, litigation, personal injury, insolvency, family and child law, residential property, dispute resolution, immigration, wills and probate, tax and trusts, and personal injury. It is a Top Tier Legal 500 firm, Lexcel accredited, seven-times winner of the Birmingham Law Society Firm of the Year (5-15 partners) / Regional Law Firm, and won the Excellence in Professional Services award in the Nachural Signature Awards 2025 Birmingham.