Employment

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.

"Kingsley Napley understand our business very well to the extent that their advice is not just about how to solve a specific legal issue, but also how to think about it more broadly so there isn't any additional commercial impact."

"The firm provide excellent, timely advice that is always on point and commercially relevant."

"They are empathetic and aware of the challenging nature of the employment issues we deal with and advise us on how to manage the human aspects of these cases as well as the procedural."

"Kingsley Napley have a wide breadth of knowledge and specialisms including complex disciplinary and regulatory matters. The team provides extremely strong advice on commercial awareness and how to manage this."

"Kingsley Napley work with our business as a true partner, which has greatly assisted us in considering options when dealing with more complex cases."

Kinglsey Napley advised the former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Dame Cressida Dick, with regard to her departure from the Metropolitan Police.

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. "I credit Niki Southern for being able to grasp any complex employment issues and deploying the best resources in handling the various levels of work involved efficiently, cost-effectively and to a high standard." "She is an incredible adviser and trusted partner." "Nikola is highly knowledgeable and provides amazing support." "She is our main contact and is excellent and very responsive. Her advice is always easy to understand even when it relates to complex legal matters."