LAWYER PROFILE

Karen Baxter

UK 2026

Lewis Silkin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment: Employer

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

I am an experienced employment and partnership lawyer, with particular expertise in conducting sensitive and high profile investigations. I pride myself in providing commercial, strategic and timely advice and enjoy working in close collaboration with my clients.

I specialise in advising, and conducting investigations, for organisations which place their reputations at the heart of what they do; whether that be law firms, creative businesses or other household name businesses.

Career

Trained Lewis Silkin; qualified 2003; associate Lewis Silkin 2003-11; partner Lewis Silkin 2011 to present.

Professional Memberships

ELA; lus Laboris, Association of Partnership Practioners.

Personal

Karen is a passionate advocate of the importance of mental wellbeing and leads Lewis Silkin's mental health campaign, #ThisPlaceMinds.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Karen Baxter is head of the investigations and regulatory practice at Lewis Silkin. She is particularly sought after for her workplace investigations expertise, as well as her experience with discrimination and harassment claims before the Employment Tribunal.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Her advice is commercial, practical and creative, ensuring we have solutions that work for the business. Even in the most complex of situations, she's very credible in front of senior stakeholders.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Karen is very knowledgeable, provides strong, commercial and practical advice and is a delight to work with.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Karen is excellent at investigations.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession