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Katherine Maxwell

Katherine Maxwell

UK 2026

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Katherine is a partner and head of Moore Barlow's employment law team and works from the Richmond and Southampton offices. She advises clients on all aspects of employment law.

Her clients range from large corporates to small companies. She also advises individuals including senior executives, directors and senior managers.

Whatever problem they are facing, business clients know they can rely on Moore Barlow's team – whether it’s handling boardroom and shareholder disputes, the TUPE issues surrounding a merger, or helping to manage a major redundancy programme.

Katherine, and the employment team, are always on hand to advise on difficult situations involving individual employees, including drafting and negotiating termination packages. Should these cases proceed to tribunal, clients know that they have the backing of one of the most formidable legal teams in the region.

Katherine helps ensure that clients are compliant with ever-changing employment regulations. She helps them implement the right procedures and policies and make sure they are meeting their employer responsibilities.

She also advises individuals who are facing issues relating to their employment contract, restrictive covenants or redundancy. She advises them on boardroom disputes and provide assistance negotiating exit packages or settlement agreements. She provides clients with clear and practical advice tailored to their situation and advise on the best course of action for them.

She leads a team of seasoned employment law experts with a depth of knowledge and experience across all employment-related matters. Clients know that they are supported by a team of legal heavyweights.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment - The South

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

Katherine Maxwell is head of the employment team at Moore Barlow. She assists businesses and senior executives with employment tribunal claims and exit package negotiations. She also handles TUPE transfers and boardroom disputes.

Strengths

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  • Katherine is the best of the best.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Katherine is a great listener and does an excellent job of understanding her client's needs and sets realistic expectations. The quality of the work she produces is incomparable.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is calm and is able to digest complex employment law regulation into simple comprehensive language for us. She is commercially minded and an absolute pleasure to work with.

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London (Firms)

The South

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