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Monica Kurnatowska

Monica Kurnatowska

UK 2026

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Monica Kurnatowksa is a former partner in the Firm’s London office. Monica advises clients from sectors such as financial services, technology and manufacturing on the employment aspects of strategic projects. These include global M&A and restructuring, sensitive discrimination, whistleblowing and bonus disputes, investigations, and accountability reviews. Monica co-leads the firm’s global Inclusion and Diversity services for clients. She won the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award for her efforts in championing diversity and inclusion initiatives. She has acted as a role model, active coach and sponsor throughout her career. Monica is highly regarded by clients for her ability to quickly gain an in- depth understanding of their business in order to offer the most strategic and commercial advice.

Monica advises clients from sectors such as financial services, technology and manufacturing on the employment aspects of strategic projects. These include global M&A and restructuring, sensitive discrimination, whistleblowing and bonus disputes, investigations, and accountability reviews. Monica is also knowledgeable about TUPE, European Works Council and union issues and the challenges in the M&A context.

Monica is a member of the Consultation Board of PLC Employment On-line and is a regular speaker at internal and external seminars and workshops.

Personal

College of Law at London (Legal Practice) (1995)

University of Essex (LL.B.) (1994)

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Employment: Employer: Industrial Relations - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial
Monica Kurnatowska has impressive experience handling complex employment disputes and advisory matters for major clients. She is known for her expertise in trade union matters, as well as diversity and inclusion, particularly in relation to equal pay issues.

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Monica Kurnatowska has impressive experience handling complex employment disputes and advisory matters for major clients. She is known for her expertise in trade union matters, as well as diversity and inclusion, particularly in relation to equal pay issues.

Strengths

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  • She continues to set the standards.

    Employment: Employer: Industrial RelationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is an exceptional lawyer.

    Employment: Employer: Industrial RelationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Monica is highly intelligent, hugely experienced and can cut through noise and complexity with ease to provide pragmatic solutions and sensible advice.

    Employment: Employer: Industrial RelationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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