About

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Our employment solicitors act for a broad range of employers including entrepreneurial start-ups, well established public companies and professional services firms. We also focus our practice on representing senior executives and board directors, partners, entrepreneurs, and high profile public figures.

We explain the legal implications of employment and partnership issues clearly and concisely. Drawing on many years of experience, and our commercial and strategic expertise, we help our clients to resolve sensitive disputes creatively, and deliver results in line with their commercial or personal objectives.

We provide support and services to employers, executives and Partnerships & LLPs.

We advise on:

  • ​Discrimination
  • Exits and restructures
  • Investigation
  • Partnerships, LLPs and regulated industries
  • Policies and procedures

Whilst we are employment specialists, we regularly build cross departmental teams to deliver a seamless client service, for example in matters that require the involvement of Kingsley Napley’s immigration, corporate & commercial, criminal and regulatory teams.



Chambers Review

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)
5
Band 5
What the Team is Known For

Kingsley Napley advises both employers and employees on a wide range of employment work. The firm is adept at handling contentious issues for senior executives, with the team regularly advising on litigation in the High Court and Employment Tribunal. It is also notable for its disputes work for employers, as well as for its work on internal investigations. The firm is regularly sought out by financial institutions and clients from the professional services. It has notable experience working on cross-border matters. The department draws upon the wider expertise of the firm to advise on sensitive matters of fraud in the workplace.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Corinne Aldridge
2
Corinne Aldridge
2
Band 2

Head of employment at Kingsley Napley, Corinne Aldridge has deep experience acting for senior executives. She advises on a wide spectrum of employment law matters and regularly assists clients with claims of whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal.

"Corinne was thorough but also caring and highly emotionally intelligent."

"Corrine was very capable, both technically and practically."

"Corinne provides strategic advice and is unflappable. She is a very experienced, strategic lawyer."

"Corrine has been doing this for ages. She instantly knows the way forward and knows the right answer straight away."

Nick Ralph
3
Nick Ralph
3
Band 3

Nick Ralph is a partner at Kingsley Napley who brings claims on behalf of senior individuals over a range of matters, including unfair dismissal, whistle-blowing and discrimination.

"His communications and advice are balanced, thoughtful and transparent throughout."

"He is up to speed with market trends and genuinely insightful. He’s the lawyer you want on your side of the table."

"Nick is extremely experienced and very nice to deal with. He's very good."

Nikola Southern
5
Nikola Southern
5
Band 5

Nikola Southern assists employers with a wide range of employment issues including drafting and negotiating contracts, and handling both disciplinary and grievance investigations. Her client base is drawn from the professional services, media and higher education sectors, among others.

"Nikola is my go-to lawyer whenever I need commercial advice and a strategic outlook. She is excellent on every level."

"Nikola is always very responsive and quick to address concerns raised."

Ranked Lawyers at
Kingsley Napley LLP

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London (Firms)

Employment: Employer

Nikola Southern
5
Nikola Southern
5
Band 5
Employment: Senior Executive

Corinne Aldridge
2
Corinne Aldridge
2
Band 2
Nick Ralph
3
Nick Ralph
3
Band 3

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