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Provided by Catherine Knowles
Catherine is an approachable and experienced barrister, with a practice which encompasses the full range of employment law issues. She is often instructed in multi-day cases involving allegations of discrimination and harassment, whistleblowing, or more complex or sensitive unfair dismissal claims (for example, cases involving social media use and arguments about freedom of expression).
She has particular experience in cases involving the public sector, having been instructed by government departments, local authorities, and NHS Trusts.
Catherine’s experience in personal injury matters means that she is comfortable dealing with higher value and more complicated remedy issues, such as those necessitating consideration of expert medical evidence and / or pension loss.
Called to the Bar in 2004, having read Jurisprudence at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford (1999-2002).
ELA and ELBA.
Provided by Chambers
Catherine Knowles of Exchange Chambers is an experienced barrister with a solid employment practice. She is particularly respected for her advocacy in discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. She is frequently instructed to act on behalf of local authorities, the NHS and government departments.
Provided by Chambers
Catherine is a well-prepared and thorough advocate who is confident but not aggressive. She is reasonable in her arguments.
Catherine is responsive, practical and approachable, and her advice is always detailed, sensible and takes into account wider issues. She is an extremely calming and an impressive advocate.
Catherine is a well-prepared and thorough advocate who is confident but not aggressive. She is reasonable in her arguments.
Catherine is responsive, practical and approachable, and her advice is always detailed, sensible and takes into account wider issues. She is an extremely calming and an impressive advocate.
