Kathleen Heycock

Kathleen's legal expertise and pragmatic approach is welcomed by both her employer and senior executive clients. She believes in getting know her clients so that she can ensure they achieve an outcome that meets their immediate objectives and that also fits with their long term professional and personal goals.

Kathleen is a Partner in Farrer & Co's Employment Team.

Kathleen is recognised for her pragmatic and commercial advice. Clients often comment on the strength of her professional support and personal empathy in getting them through difficult times.

Kathleen's national and international practice focusses on resolving high level complex employment law issues for senior executives, senior partners, businesses and higher education institutions. She is experienced in advising and negotiating on contractual issues, employee relations, employee regulatory issues, mediation and litigation. She Co-heads our workplace investigation practice and advises on internal investigations for her clients, as well as conducting external investigations for other organisations. Kathleen also advises on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, particularly in a Higher Education setting.