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Trethowans LLP Offices

Trethowans LLP
THE PAVILION, BOTLEIGH GRANGE BUSINESS PARK
HEDGE END
SOUTHAMPTON
SO30 2AF
England
Visit website 023 8032 1000 023 8032 1001

Kathryn Evans

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023 8082 0468 [email protected]

Work Department

Employment

Position

Kathryn is a Partner and Head of Employment Law at Trethowans. Kathryn offers a length and breadth of experience that makes her a formidable opponent. She has strong technical capability in all areas of employment law including tribunal strategy, TUPE and discrimination. Kathryn acts predominantly for corporates to provide strategic management of difficult employees. From grievances to misconduct and ill-health to performance issues, Kathryn helps her clients get where they want to be.

Kathryn is direct and down-to-earth. Kathryn describes herself as a practical troubleshooter. She helps her clients identify key issues and then prepares a workable strategy to address them. Kathryn is hard working, intelligent and relentless. Her clients regularly comment on the overwhelming feeling of support they received from Kathryn during tricky times.

Kathryn also has experience at the sharp end, having represented her clients in the county court, the magistrates court and the Employment Tribunal. This gives Kathryn an edge over most employment lawyers in dealing with Tribunal matters.

Career

Kathryn qualified in 2007. In addition to a long career in private practice, Kathryn was seconded as in-house employment counsel to a FTSE 250 company. She has also worked in government.

Kathryn has appeared as an expert on national and local television and radio commenting on topical employment law matters.

Memberships

Employment Lawyer Association

Personal

Kathryn is a keen chef and she thoroughly enjoys both cooking and eating. Kathryn is regularly approached by the media to comment on employment law issues and she has appeared in several national newspapers, including the Guardian, the Times, the Independent and the Daily Mail. She has also appeared on BBC radio as well as appearing on SKY News commenting on issues such as the P&O crisis. Kathryn is calm in a crisis and explains technical law in a user friendly and respectful manner.

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Private client > Agriculture and estates

With a varied suite of services tailored to the agricultural sector, Trethowans LLP‘s workload encompasses transactional matters, agricultural lending and litigation, amongst others. Marcus Thorpe focuses on property transactions and management, equestrian matters and tenancies, while Mihiri Gajraj is regularly sought out for her expertise in tax and trusts, estate planning, and landed estates. Banking-related work is handled by Steve Cole, and Kathryn Evans specialises in providing employment law support to rural clients. Animal and farming liability is an area of strength for Kelvin Farmaner.

South East > Employment > Employment: Hampshire

Trethowans LLP routinely advises companies on issues such as poor performance, allegations of discrimination, and whistleblowing. Spearheading the team in Southampton, Kathryn Evans has in-depth experience dealing with the employment issues arising out of mergers and acquisitions. Andrew Crudge is another core member of the team who also regularly advises on cases relating to collective redundancies and TUPE issues. Kira Mountain is also noted for her capabilities with advising clients on common HR problems; she also has experience handling claims before the Employment Tribunal.

South East > Private client > Agriculture and estates

Trethowans LLP has a depth of experience assisting with the sale and acquisition of country houses, estates, and farms. Based in Salisbury, Marcus Thorpe has a broad range of expertise; he advises on tenancies, equestrian matters, and property transactions. Mihiri Gajraj focuses on tax and estate planning issues, while Kathryn Evans routinely handles employment matters for clients in the agricultural sector. Kelvin Farmaner is recommended for litigation relating to the agricultural and equine industries, and Amanda Inch is a further notable lawyer with experience advising on sporting rights and development opportunities within the rural sector.

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