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Katie is a senior associate in the employment team.
Katie’s work covers the full lifecycle of the employment relationship and she is experienced in advising organizations as well as senior executives on appointments, disputes and terminations at senior and board level.
In the last year, Katie has been involved in a number of complex, high value service agreements and exits for senior executives. She regularly leads multi-disciplinary international teams with expertise in tax, immigration, real estate and reputation management to provide her clients with wide ranging legal advice. Her recent work includes a multi-million pound move to a top new hedge, a cross-jurisdictional team move and magic circle disability discrimination proceedings.
Katie is considered an 'outstanding lawyer' 'who is unfailingly calm under pressure and negotiates hard to get the best possible deal for her clients'.
Whilst Katie is an experienced litigator (and has never yet lost a case), she prides herself on being able to negotiate positive outcomes for her clients which work commercially as well as protecting the reputation of those involved without recourse to the court or tribunal. As well as providing legal advice, she is adept at managing often very sensitive situations and providing the necessary support and guidance for her clients.
Katie is considered an 'outstanding lawyer' 'who is unfailingly calm under pressure and negotiates hard to get the best possible deal for her clients'.
Whilst Katie is an experienced litigator (and has never yet lost a case), she prides herself on being able to negotiate positive outcomes for her clients which work commercially as well as protecting the reputation of those involved without recourse to the court or tribunal. As well as providing legal advice, she is adept at managing often very sensitive situations and providing the necessary support and guidance for her clients.
Experience
Track record
Unfair dismissal and race discrimination
Acting for a leading fashion house in successfully defending a claim for unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
Large military charity
Assisting a large military charity with a variety of issues from disputes over jurisdiction and employment status to more unique concerns such as dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Injunction and restrictive covenants
Defending an injunction on behalf of two individuals in the digital media sector and, in particular, litigating over the wording of their restrictive covenants.
Admissions
England and Wales, 2010
Education
Durham University, B.A. Classics
Languages
- English
Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association
Women's Networking Group
Industrial Law Society
Key dates
- Year joined: 2008