Kingsley Napley LLP acts predominantly for clients in the financial and professional services sectors. It also has many clients in the engineering/technology, higher education and hospitality sectors. The group receives a steady flow of work from start-ups, professional bodies and embassies. It has been busy advising on a wide array of issues. Recently, the group has advised on various workplace investigations, particularly where there are allegations of sexual misconduct. It has also advised on numerous whistleblowing claims. Head of department Corinne Aldridge is recommended. Emmanuelle Ries joined the team in May 2023 from EBL Miller Rosenfalck.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘It really is about the relationship that Corinne and the team build here. They have an ability to do this quickly, keeping conversations to a reasonable length, whilst at the same time creating the influence they need to make me as a client feel ever so supported.' 

  • ‘They understand our culture and give us very sound advice and option. They are easy to do business with.’

  • ‘There is a professional relationship built from respect and alignment with our company culture. They have people who specialise in various areas that we are able to tap into.’

  • ‘I use KN to support me on complex employment issues in the UK. I think what makes them unique is the pragmatic, business focused advice we get.'

  • ‘Niki Southern. I find that she has a good understanding of my business and its particular context and challenges - this means that the advice and support she gives is immediately helpful.'

  • ‘Niki Southern is extremely commercially minded, articulate, to the point and provides immense confidence to my clients in very tricky situations. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!’

  • ‘Adrian Crawford - straight to the point with clear and concise advice.'

  • 'Nikola Southern is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is warm, personable and an extremely competent and skilled employment lawyer. She is also incredibly responsive and communicative, which is rare at her level.'

Key clients

  • Infosys
  • iDirect
  • Augustus Martin
  • Lime FMS
  • RSM UK
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Chief Police Officers Staff Association (CPOSA) & its members

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Corinne Aldridge

Other key lawyers

Emmanuelle Ries, Nikola Southern, Adrian Crawford