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Chambers Review

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Employment - UK

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Kingsley Napley advises both employers and employees on a wide range of employment work. The firm is adept at handling contentious issues for senior executives, with the team regularly advising on litigation in the High Court and Employment Tribunal. It is also notable for its disputes work for employers, as well as for its work on internal investigations. The firm is regularly sought out by financial institutions and clients from the professional services. It has notable experience working on cross-border matters. The department draws upon the wider expertise of the firm to advise on sensitive matters of fraud in the workplace.

Strengths

They are highly knowledgeable on their subject area, calm in response and commercial in their approach.

The department responded very quickly to our queries. They were attentive and available. They understood the specificities of our professional environment.

They have excellent communication, offer decisive recommendations and have tight deadline management.

Work Highlights

Kingsley Napley acted as pro bono for Michael Clifford, a former global investigations manager at a NASDAQ listed telecoms company, during an Employment Tribunal whistleblowing case.

Notable practitioners

Nikola Southern assists employers with a wide range of employment issues including drafting and negotiating contracts, and handling both disciplinary and grievance investigations. Her client base is drawn from the professional services, media and higher education sectors, among others.
 

Nicola perfectly balanced warmth and sensitivity whilst remaining professional and providing clear, direct advice.

 

Niki is my go-to lawyer. Whenever I am completely stuck she can find a solution and a way of navigating through. She's also fair, practical and manages expectations brilliantly.

 

Nikola was attentive and thoughtful from the start. She quickly understood what was required and pulled together the best people to achieve it for me.

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